(4) 4-6 Closer Look At series. Illustrated by Bill Donohoe & Tony Townsend. While there's not much depth, this overview presents standard facts, mainly about the astronomical bodies in the solar system as well as spacecraft and satellites. Each cleanly designed double-page spread includes a brief paragraph, two text boxes, large illustrations, and smaller color photographs of planets, the moon and sun, and space technology. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(4) 4-6 Expert Guide series. Illustrated by Bill Donohoe. Written in the second person, the volume follows "you" as you travel on an airplane from Europe to New York. A brief text and color illustrations, sometimes shown in cutaway detail, provide simple aeronautic descriptions of what happens during take-off, flying, and landing. Other topics touched on include in-flight food service, baggage claim, and customs. Although the book is informative, the presentation is busy. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta