FICTION

Isaac Newton

by Catherine LABRECQUE
9781410962355. ea vol: 32p. (Science Biographies Series). bibliog. chron. diag. further reading. glossary. illus. index. photos. reprods. websites. Capstone. 2014. lib. ed. $29.99. pap. $7.99.
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Gr 2–4—Each volume of this visually appealing series is presented with well-reproduced, captioned photos, text, and fact boxes. The font is on the large side, and students will find the writing style accessible. The books place the subjects' lives in the historical period of their time (George Washington Carver, for example, discusses the inventor within the context of slavery and racism). However, because all of these subjects are commonly found in other series, these titles aren't must-haves. Solid, but not exceptional.
Each of these readable and engaging texts highlights basic facts about the title scientist's early life and interests before examining the success and significance of each man's key inventions. Well-captioned archival photographs support the texts, enhancing the appeal for young readers. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Science Biographies titles: Thomas Edison and George Washington Carver.
Reviewed by Christina Dorr , Apr 01, 2014

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