SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Armed Services

by Adam SUTHERLAND
978-0-7613-7771-9. ea vol: 32p. (On the Radar: Defend and Protect Series). photos. reprods. further reading. glossary. index. Web sites. CIP. Lerner. 2012. PLB $26.60; ebook $19.95.
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Gr 3–6—With a magazinelike layout, this series presents small chunks of information in eye-popping spreads that will entice reluctant readers. The glossaries cover technical lingo as well as vocabulary words. The texts are a combination of first-person accounts, historical background, facts about specific equipment, and glimpses into the day-to-day requirements of the jobs. However, the information is limited, and those wanting deeper coverage will have to look elsewhere. Sutherland makes up for the lack of depth by including information about forces from several nations in his examinations of these exciting careers, especially in Undercover. The discussion of James Bond may be confusing to some readers, though, as Bond is talked about as if he were a real person.
Superficial text with almost no transition between subjects introduces forensic science and police investigations. Scatter-shot in organization, the volume is driven by sensational color graphics on busy pages, which may distract readers from absorbing information. The book contains topically important statistics, short personal profiles, procedures, and details on famous cases. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewed by Rebecca Dash Donsky , Apr 01, 2012

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