Synopsis
Picture a beautiful science book. Not that easy is it? Now picture a beautiful, award-winning science series. Impossible you say? Well not any more
Like other science and information books, ours are a gathering of the most accurate and detailed information available. The difference with our books, however, is that we have combined the facts with exciting photos and design.
Our objective when we began was to offer kids not only information on the sun, but a suntan as well. Now, we realize that the best place for a suntan is still outside, but on a cloudy day you might want to give our books a try.
School Library Journal
Gr 3-6-- These titles, oversized format, and spectacular full-color photographs invite comparison with Seymour Simon's Sun and Stars (both Morrow, 1986). In George's books, the pictures are the pages, with features of the underlying illustration showing through the boxed text. Key words appear in italic script , which may be difficult for some children to read, especially when used in one of these translucent boxes. A brief caption appears at the bottom of each block of text, separated from the main text by a solid line. In most cases it simply reiterates what has already been described in the narrative. Simon's texts are more informative than George's, and have more statistical data and explanation. Simon describes the parts of the sun and includes a diagram. George omits mention of them entirely. The term ``light-year'' is never used in Stars. His writing stresses the interconnectedness of all things in the universe, but while such statements as, ``in a way, we are all made of star dust'' may serve some philosophical purpose, they do not replace hard facts. George's photographs are eye-catching, but they alone cannot justify purchase, since there are other titles available that feature equally excellent illustrations and contain as much, or more, information. --Elaine Fort Weischedel, Turner Free Library, Randolph, MA