(4) 4-6 Atomic series. These high-interest books about animals and animal behavior are good for browsing; slight on detailed material, they offer basic information plus some unusual tidbits (e.g., "A Komodo dragon can smell a meal from 5 miles away"). Busy layouts feature many photographs, illustrations, bulleted information, and boxed text. The diagonally set text design is eye-catching but could be difficult for struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Animal Spies, Creature Camouflage, Nature's Armor and Defenses, and Nature's Tricks.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. These high-interest books about animals and animal behavior are good for browsing; slight on detailed material, they offer basic information plus some unusual tidbits (e.g., "A Komodo dragon can smell a meal from 5 miles away"). Busy layouts feature many photographs, illustrations, bulleted information, and boxed text. The diagonally set text design is eye-catching but could be difficult for struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Animal Spies, Creature Camouflage, Nature's Armor and Defenses, and Nature's Tricks.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. These high-interest books about animals and animal behavior are good for browsing; slight on detailed material, they offer basic information plus some unusual tidbits (e.g., "A Komodo dragon can smell a meal from 5 miles away"). Busy layouts feature many photographs, illustrations, bulleted information, and boxed text. The diagonally set text design is eye-catching but could be difficult for struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Animal Spies, Creature Camouflage, Nature's Armor and Defenses, and Nature's Tricks.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. These high-interest books about animals and animal behavior are good for browsing; slight on detailed material, they offer basic information plus some unusual tidbits (e.g., "A Komodo dragon can smell a meal from 5 miles away"). Busy layouts feature many photographs, illustrations, bulleted information, and boxed text. The diagonally set text design is eye-catching but could be difficult for struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Animal Spies, Creature Camouflage, Nature's Armor and Defenses, and Nature's Tricks.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Cowboy fashion, gear, and lingo are a few of the topics explored in splashy double-page chapters. Nobleman also touches on myths, cowgirls, and cowboys around the world. The busy page design includes diagonally set text, captioned photos, vocabulary words at the bottom of the page, and "Cowboy fact!" boxes, all of which may be distracting to some struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Ernie J. Cox

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. This book provides a simple overview, presenting facts and myths about past and modern-day pirates (including two females). Nobleman explores topics in splashy double-page chapters. The busy page design includes diagonally set text, captioned photos, vocabulary words at the bottom of the page, and "Pirate fact!" boxes, all of which may be distracting to struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Nobleman offers basic information about medieval knights and Roman gladiators, along with details about warriors from other countries and eras. The topics are presented in splashy two-page chapters. The busy page design includes diagonally set text, captioned photos, vocabulary words at the bottom of the page, and fact boxes, all of which may be distracting to struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Gladiator and Knight.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Nobleman offers basic information about medieval knights and Roman gladiators, along with details about warriors from other countries and eras. The topics are presented in splashy two-page chapters. The busy page design includes diagonally set text, captioned photos, vocabulary words at the bottom of the page, and fact boxes, all of which may be distracting to struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Gladiator and Knight.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. This overview of skateboarding gives the sport's history and highlights some standout athletes, and it will probably appeal more to new fans than hardcore skateboarding enthusiasts. The many exciting, up-to-date photographs and abundance of interesting sidebars will draw in reluctant readers, although the busy design and diagonally set text may prove distracting for some. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Engaging, easy-to-read text introduces these action-packed and often dangerous careers (Stunt Double warns readers not to try to duplicate the stunts in the book). The many exciting, up-to-date photographs and abundance of interesting sidebar tidbits will draw in reluctant readers, although the busy design and diagonally set text may prove distracting for some. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Fighter Pilot, Mountain Rescue Team, and Stunt Double.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Engaging, easy-to-read text introduces these action-packed and often dangerous careers (Stunt Double warns readers not to try to duplicate the stunts in the book). The many exciting, up-to-date photographs and abundance of interesting sidebar tidbits will draw in reluctant readers, although the busy design and diagonally set text may prove distracting for some. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Fighter Pilot, Mountain Rescue Team, and Stunt Double.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Engaging, easy-to-read text introduces these action-packed and often dangerous careers (Stunt Double warns readers not to try to duplicate the stunts in the book). The many exciting, up-to-date photographs and abundance of interesting sidebar tidbits will draw in reluctant readers, although the busy design and diagonally set text may prove distracting for some. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Fighter Pilot, Mountain Rescue Team, and Stunt Double.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Animals briefly describes twelve of the deadliest creatures on earth. Places focuses on extreme weather, natural events, and dangerous animals in hazardous locales. The busy layouts include eye-catching photos and interesting informational text boxes. The slanted text design may be difficult for struggling readers. Though light on substantial information, the slim books are highly engaging. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review includes these Atomic titles: The World's Most Dangerous Animals and The World's Most Dangerous Places.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Speed fanatics will enjoy the descriptions of twelve notably fast vehicles, including specific cars, planes, motorcycles, boats, and the world's fastest elevator. The short, brisk text and "fast facts" sidebars are appropriate for the subject matter. The layouts, although busy, include eye-catching photos. The slanted text design may be difficult for struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos, ind.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. Animals briefly describes twelve of the deadliest creatures on earth. Places focuses on extreme weather, natural events, and dangerous animals in hazardous locales. The busy layouts include eye-catching photos and interesting informational text boxes. The slanted text design may be difficult for struggling readers. Though light on substantial information, the slim books are highly engaging. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review includes these Atomic titles: The World's Most Dangerous Animals and The World's Most Dangerous Places.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(4) 4-6 Atomic series. This slim volume gives introductions to twelve architectural feats of construction, some well known (the Great Pyramid, the Eiffel Tower), some more obscure (the underground Australian town of Coober Pedy, Sweden's Ice Hotel). The busy layouts, although busy, include eye-catching photos and interesting informational tidbits made manageable by their enclosure within text boxes. The slanted text design may be difficult for struggling readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Mark Adam

(3) 4-6 Atomic series. Supplemented by well-chosen photographs as well as occasional cartoons by the author, this series presents the facts--legends, history, science, media involvement--and focuses on the unanswered questions, encouraging open-minded curiosity while avoiding misleading conclusions. Sidebars and handy definitions on the pages aid the pacing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Aliens and UFOs, Ghosts, Mummies, and Vampires.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(3) 4-6 Atomic series. Supplemented by well-chosen photographs as well as occasional cartoons by the author, this series presents the facts--legends, history, science, media involvement--and focuses on the unanswered questions, encouraging open-minded curiosity while avoiding misleading conclusions. Sidebars and handy definitions on the pages aid the pacing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Aliens and UFOs, Ghosts, Mummies, and Vampires.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(3) 4-6 Atomic series. Supplemented by well-chosen photographs as well as occasional cartoons by the author, this series presents the facts--legends, history, science, media involvement--and focuses on the unanswered questions, encouraging open-minded curiosity while avoiding misleading conclusions. Sidebars and handy definitions on the pages aid the pacing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Aliens and UFOs, Ghosts, Mummies, and Vampires.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(3) 4-6 Atomic series. Supplemented by well-chosen photographs as well as occasional cartoons by the author, this series presents the facts--legends, history, science, media involvement--and focuses on the unanswered questions, encouraging open-minded curiosity while avoiding misleading conclusions. Sidebars and handy definitions on the pages aid the pacing. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Atomic titles: Aliens and UFOs, Ghosts, Mummies, and Vampires.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross