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BROWSE BOOK REVIEWS




Series: Legendary Journeys


Cover art for SPACE
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2012
by Mike Goldsmith, illustrated by Sebastian Quigley

"A one-trick pony, grounded by uneven production values and low octane content. (index) (Novelty nonfiction. 9-12)"
Aside from a design gimmick, there's not much worth notice in this routine, scattershot history of space flight. Read full book review >
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CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 20, 2011
by Scott Westerfeld, illustrated by Keith Thompson

"Madcap adventure ends much too quickly. (Steampunk. 12-15)"
The Leviathan trilogy-ender delivers on the promise of the series: thrilling airship battles, world travel, ginormous Tesla coils and a few daring smooches. Read full book review >
Cover art for TRAINS
CHILDREN'S
Released: Sept. 1, 2010
by Philip Steele, illustrated by Sebastian Quigley

"The sheer volume of facts and busyness of the pages ensure that young rail fanatics will find something new over multiple readings. (index) (Pop-up nonfiction. 8-13)"
Less a pop-up than a pull-out, this survey of railroad history is jampacked with facts delivered in discrete chunks that are nevertheless organized to cover, spread by spread, the development of railroads in Europe and the United States, different rail and engine technologies, the spread of rail transportation around the world, challenges offered by differing terrains, modern trains and train stations. Read full book review >