School Library Journal - Ragan O’Malley
Lighthearted and visually interesting due to varied font size, many sidebars, colorful captions, and diagrams and illustrations that work together seamlessly to illuminate the texts, this accessible series packs in a lot of information. Whether discussing distillation and chromatography in Mixtures and Solutions, electromagnetic waves in Forms of Energy, pitch and frequency in Light and Sound, or the invention of Kevlar in Inventions and Investigations, this series will be compelling reading for both browsers and science buffs. Each title includes several experiments or activities, a summary of topics covered or a summary quiz, and suggestions for further research. Information is clearly presented and flows smoothly from subject to subject. A treasure trove of fascinating facts. —Ragan O’Malley, Saint Ann’s School, Brooklyn, NY <i> School Library Journal</i> November 2009
November 14, 2011Clark County School District Library Services - Mary Jo McEvoy
Mixtures and Solutions shows you what mixtures and solutions are made from. Students will learn about different types of mixtures, how solutions can be made, and how different solvents can be used. They will also learn about the different methods that can be used to separate mixtures and solutions. The pictures connect with the text. Numerous diagrams and Discovery Timeline included. All facts appear to be accurate. Glossary included. –Mary Jo McEvoy, White Middle School <i> Clark County School District Library Services</i> 4/27/10
April 27, 2010
