Special Effects

School Library Journal

Gr 5 Up For browsing or for careful reading, this book, with its color photographs, scenes from popular movies, and well-drawn graphics to demonstrate techniques, should be popular as a library resource. Every page is packed with simple information and snappy visuals, making it as attractive for slow readers as for movie buffs. Information about movies such as Star Wars, Close Encounters, Star Trek, Splash , and many others is included in explanations about how seemingly impossible feats are accomplished on film. Chapters include physical and optical effects, death and destruction, chase scenes, rain and storms, outer space, animals and monsters, technology and underwater work. The attractive, active page formats make the book as exciting to read as some of the video ``how to'' programs are to watch on television. An index provides easy access to specific interests. A behind-the-scenes book that is thorough and fun. Judie Porter, Media Services Center, Portsmouth School Department, R.I.