Synopsis
What are humans doing to explore the "final frontier? The Exploring Space series delves into the technology we use to explore the universe and beyond. From the International Space Station to the Space Shuttle, human ingenuity has planned and constructed the tools and machinery necessary to quench our curiosity about outer space.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 2-5
Each title begins with a clear definition of what symbols are, followed by a history of how emblems such as birds and flags were established. A brightly colored U.S. map, divided into regions, orients readers. The bulk of the books is a state-by-state listing, of state seals for example, accompanied by a color photograph, followed by an examination of the corresponding national symbol, such as the Great Seal of the United States. Although the titles could have been put together as one volume, individual books will allow easy comparisons. The format is attractive and easy to follow. Small problems include the lack of a translation of the term "E Pluribus Unum " from the Great Seal and transposition of capital and Capitol. Otherwise, the books are helpful and appealing. Each book's closing "Create Your Own" project invites readers to consider the significance of symbols in a more personal way.-Lucinda Snyder Whitehurst, St. Christopher's School, Richmond, VA