About
the Series This wide-ranging series now contains
thirty-six books: four titles in each of six strands, addressing technology,
earth science, space, government, American history, and the human body.
Compelling and up-to-date, each title in this open-ended series offers an
abundance of timely information concerning topics of high interest among young
readers.
Highlights
and Features
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The space and earth science titles, written by award-winning
author Roy A. Gallant, offer a "kaleidoscope" of scientific information
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Illustrations, full-spread diagrams, and photographs bring
detail and clarity to each subject
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Easy-to-understand text allows young readers to explore such
fascinating topics as space stations, robots, fossils, and much more
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A glossary, "Find Out More" section, and an index are
included in each title
[Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites] Best Books for Children SCIENCE BOOKS & FILMS
, 2001
Kaleidoscope
[Space Group 2]-"I liked every book and photo in this
series." Library Media
Connection, April/May 2007
[Natural Disasters Group
1]-"These four titles give a thorough and diverse look at their subjects.
... Recommended." Library
Media Connection, April/May 2007
[Galaxies, Satellites, The Sun]-"Each title pairs
full-bleed, well-reproduced space photos (or sometimes artists’ images,
but always so noted) with digestible but specific narratives in large, legible
fonts, and closes with appropriate-leveled multimedia resource
lists." School Library
Journal, November 2006
[Series]-"The 'Kaleidoscope'
series will appeal to youngsters in grades 2-4, providing lively U.S. history
coverages that serve as early introductions to major topics....Kids will find it
easy to absorb these basic
introductions." The Children's
Bookwatch, December 2002
[Bones and Muscles, The
Brain, The Heart, The Lungs]-"These books would be a valuable asset to any
children's library and a good resource for a science student to have at home.
Recommended." Science Books
& Films, July/August 2002
[The Boston Tea Party,
The Salem Witch Trials]-"The books are visually appealing with an uncluttered
layout." School Library
Journal, March 2002
[Minerals, Water]-"The
large-print texts are easy to read, and the explanations are clear and concise.
Outstanding full-page, full-color photographs appear
throughout." School Library
Journal, May 2001
[Fossils, Rocks]-"Fine introductory
titles....Well-selected, beautifully reproduced photographs and computer
graphics illustrate these
volumes." School Library
Journal, March 2001
[Computers, Robots, Computer
Animation, The Internet]-"This series would help to fill gaps in the nonfiction
technology section of any library.
Recommended." Library
Talk, March/April 2001
[Fossils, Rocks, Minerals,
Water]-"This series, with its large margins and color photographs on nearly
every two-page spread, is superb for intermediate grades....These titles are an
excellent introduction to
science....Recommended." Library
Talk, March/April 2001
[Fossils, Minerals]-"Good
support material for children studying the earth sciences, with enough photos to
attract the interest of
browsers." Booklist,
February 2001
[Planets, Space Stations]-"With few other books available
on the subject, this one will serve as a good introduction for young
students." Booklist,
January 1 & 15, 2001
[Comets, Asteroids, and Meteorites;
Stars]-"Recommended."
Booklist,
January 1 & 15, 2001
[Series]-"...fine series...highly recommended
pick for grades 3 and
up." Children's
Bookwatch, November 2000
