(4) 4-6 Peter Bedrick Young People's Encyclopedia series. A wide-ranging overview surveys individual components of the universe, including the earth, moon, planets, and stars; explains how scientists and astronomers study the cosmos, and looks at past and future space exploration. Profusely illustrated with color photographs, most pages feature sidebars containing definitions of terms and background information. Though helpful, they also contribute to an overcrowded presentation. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta