[Robots, Navigational Aids]-"Interested students will
find a wealth of carefully research and well presented information in this very
readable
book."
VOYA,
April 2008
[Computers]-"An experienced series nonfiction author,
Otfinoski here contributes to the Great Inventions series with a book about a
topic of immediate interest to most young people, not least because some of the
milestones occurred within contemporary students’
lifetimes."
Booklist,
December 15, 2007
[Microscopes and
Telescopes]-"Many similar children's books have been published; this new
one is by far the best of its
type."
Microscopy Society
of America,
November 2007
[Medical Imaging,
Microscopes and Telescopes]-"These books show how technological advances
have allowed humans to go beyond what the eye can see. Each one shares the same
general outline, delving into the history of the invention, the science behind
it, and how it has impacted
society."
School Library
Journal,
November 2007
[Television, Medical
Imaging]-"The author describes each invention from its initial conception
through to modern usage, providing an excellent depiction of the way that these
inventions change with time and increased understanding. Sherrow also does a
good job of explaining the science behind each
invention."
VOYA,
June 2007
"These books can be used in an
interdisciplinary unit because they cover the science of the inventions, as well
as what was going on in societies that led up to the need for the invention ...
This series would be good for educators wishing to build their historical
science or social studies collection.
Recommended."
Library Media
Connection,
August/September
2004
[Vaccines]-"The book is broader in scope than the title
implies, and students looking into medical science research, tracing the history
of disease, or specifically studying vaccines will find material they need here.
The writing is clear, and color and black-and-white illustrations appear
throughout. Among the recent books on diseases, this one stands
out."
School Library
Journal,
March 2004
[The Cotton Gin, The Printing
Press]-"Powerful photographs (Cotton Gin), historical artwork, and personal
narratives make the times real and relevant to readers ... Students will find
the books accessible, and the primary-source material makes them strong choices
for reports and general classroom
use."
School Library
Journal,
February 2004
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