(4) K-3 Kids Can Read series. Illustrated by John Mantha. This easy reader biography accurately (if superficially) presents Marie Curie's life and achievements. Her birth in Poland, employment and schooling in Paris, marriage to Pierre, groundbreaking study of radiation, and resultant Nobel Prize are covered, as are her later professorship, continuing work, and death. Soft-toned illustrations, some awkwardly stiff, support the narrative.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by John Mantha. Arranged by geographical location, this useful resource provides a balanced overview of the principles, practices, symbols, and ceremonies of twelve world religions (and extremely brief glances at African, Native American, and Aboriginal religions). The inconsistent quality of the illustrations detracts from the otherwise accessible presentation. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr