(4) 4-6 What's Next? series. With technological advances come changes in traveling and communicating, fueling society's abilities to move and connect. Each title begins with a vision of the future followed by the challenges and discoveries that led to the present and future projects. Sidebars add additional information to the straightforward text, but the stock color photographs are uninspiring and the page design may put off some readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these What's Next? titles: The Future of Transportation and The Future of Communication.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 What's Next? series. This book focuses on the need for weapons to be more accurate and powerful, with the goal of technologically advancing weaponry and soldiers' skills. Ultimately, there's potential for combat becoming a battle of brains over brawn. An engaging text combines with color photographs and sidebars touching on the history of weaponry, strategy, and warfare. The text-heavy page design may put off some readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 What's Next? series. Acknowledging the challenges, this book begins by considering the possibility of living on Mars. What follows is a straightforward presentation of the successes and obstacles of space exploration from the invention of the telescope to the International Space Station and currently developing technologies. Color and archival photographs combine with sidebars to add additional perspectives. The text-heavy page design may put off some readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 What's Next? series. This straightforward discussion spans early civilization to the present. Dittmer introduces notable structures and advancements that have resulted from the study of these structures' designs and functions. Color photographs and sidebars support the text and help clarify the balance between art and science and the shift from creativity to conservation and safety. The text-heavy page design may put off some readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 What's Next? series. With technological advances come changes in traveling and communicating, fueling society's abilities to move and connect. Each title begins with a vision of the future followed by the challenges and discoveries that led to the present and future projects. Sidebars add additional information to the straightforward text, but the stock color photographs are uninspiring and the page design may put off some readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these What's Next? titles: The Future of Transportation and The Future of Communication.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 What's Next? series. A straightforward text provides an overview of medical practices and discoveries from early civilizations to the present. The shift from detection and treatment to prediction and prevention is clearly stated, presenting an accessible glimpse into the future of health care. Sidebars add additional information, but the stock color photographs are uninspiring and the page design may put off some readers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale