| Details | | Publication Date: | 1998-06-01 |
Industry Reviews
Gr 4-6-Light on math and jargon, this set introduces a wide range of subjects to students of the last frontier. Each volume, written by one (or two) of seven authors, is organized into chapters for a smooth narrative flow. The general arrangement is topical: volumes one through four deal with the solar system; the next two with the rest of the universe; and the remainder survey astronautics, space exploration, and the history of astronomy. Each volume closes with a glossary and a set index, and frequent cross-references connect related discussions. A generous allotment of large, clear, full-color photos and expertly done artists' renditions, all with meaty captions, not only add visual detail, but also capture the mystery and beauty of space-not to mention glimpses of the excitingly high-tech machines required to go there. As the information here is already nearly a year old, the lack of Web sites to check for updates weakens this as a research tool. For its organization, though, and superior illustrations, consider it as a supplement to Phillis Engelbert's three-volume set Astronomy and Space (UXL, 1997).-John Peters, New York Public Library
Christiansen
The set is extremely attractive, loaded with color photos, charts, and diagrams, and set off with colorful sidebars and headings. Information is clearly organized and presented. . . . Unfamiliar words and phrases are defined in context; in addition, every volume has a glossary of 50-75 words. Unusual in a source for this age group are the number of cross-references. . . . Much of the information is available elsewhere, although not always presented so attractively. If there is strong demand for brief coverage of these topics for students at the upper-elementary and middle-school levels, this set should be considered.
Annotation copyright H.W. Wilson Company.
Del Negro
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