This large, attractive book could serve as a good introduction to the Arctic and Antarctic, but without an index (no doubt due to its flip-book format), it may be difficult for students to quickly locate specific information.
For collections seeking books that play with, break, and challenge traditions, this would be one to add—if readers can escape the nagging inner voice asking, “But what does it mean?”
A fascinating, compact look at how a variety of creatures informed scientists’ knowledge of space travel’s potential impact on human bodies—once started, it’s difficult to put down. Some readers will be inspired to seek further reading or consider a career in space travel research.
A mixed bag of interesting, underrepresented historical figures and facts about the establishment of the American West. A good starting point for students curious about early Western frontier life.
In an era when women are finally being recognized for their important accomplishments, this title adds one more name to the list. It could also encourage a deeper understanding of Japanese and American relations post-Hiroshima and Nagasaki.