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Book by Bryan Bunch, Clint Hatchett
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Grade 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
Copyright 1998 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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