The set makes use of many different types of boxed areas to highlight supplemental information. For example, "Try This" boxes present simple science experiments (although the experiments are simple, some will require adult supervision). "Hot Debate" boxes discuss selected scientific topics about which there is some dispute concerning theory or practice. "Applications" boxes show how biological knowledge enhances daily life, and "Red Herring" boxes summarize failed theories. In addition to the boxed material, each article features clearly annotated illustrations. The text is large and easy to read, and the writing is straightforward and should be accessible to young adult readers. There is cross-referencing within and among the volumes.
Each volume concludes with a "More Information" section listing books and Web sites, a glossary of terms unique to that volume, and a set index. One nice touch is the Web site annotations, which indicate how the sites might best be used. There are some errors; for example, in the table of contents for every volume, "More Information" and "Glossary" are listed in the wrong order, with the wrong page numbers.
This title provides a simpler overview than Macmillan's Biology (2001) and would be a useful addition for public and school libraries, especially as there is little on this topic for students in grades 5-10. Maren Ostergard
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