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The Universe

by Brian Williams
40p. 978-1-42221-566-1.
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Gr 5-8 Done in a Q&A format, each book devotes a two-page chapter to each of 14 subject areas. The answers to the five questions posed on each spread provide a good overview. "Science & Technology" looks at matter, chemicals and compounds, energy, magnetism, sound, and transportation technology. "The Universe" discusses the Big Bang, space missions, the Sun, and the Solar System. The unnumbered questions are set against different colored bars, breaking up the dense text into manageable segments. Bottom portions of the page feature facts, background information, short chronologies, and profiles of notable people. Illustrations range from color photographs to computer-generated graphics to pen-and-ink drawings. The numerous, detailed illustrations are at least two inches or larger, and their captions greatly enhance the quality of the information. A short quiz with answers appears at the end of each book. With excellent texts, illustrations, and organization, these titles will appeal to students and browsers. John Farndon's "Science" (Mason Crest, 2002) offers numerous illustrations and more than 100 questions and answers that are much shorter and more informal than those in the "What About]" titles."June Shimonishi, Torrance Public Library, CA" Copyright 2010 Media Source Inc.
Densely packed double-page spreads cover many aspects of astronomy and relate space discoveries important to human history. Page and section headings in addition to "amazing facts" sidebars help readers navigate the different topics; the question-and-answer format leads up to a quiz at the end. Though they crowd the pages, extensive illustrations add interest and help explain some of the difficult concepts. Ind.

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