"An
interstellar adventure story worthy of Golden Age masters like Isaac
Asimov and Robert A. Heinlein. " -
Dave Duncan,
author of the
Seventh Sword
series, the
King's Blades
series and
Children of Chaos
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"When it comes
to science writing, Edward Willett is the
Isaac Asimov of the new millennium. He explains
complex concepts clearly, so that anyone can understand them,
and he makes science into an engaging human story."
-- Robert J. Sawyer, Hugo
and Nebula Award-winning author
Janis Joplin Take Another Little Piece of My Heart
Published by
Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Library Binding, 160 pages, ISBN0766028372 A biography of the the
rock legend Janis Joplin
IA lavishly illustrated history
of some of the most significant engineering and geoscience
achievements in the province of Saskatchewan over its first
century of existence.
"A Safe and Prosperous Future -- 100 Years of
Engineering and Geoscience Achievements in Saskatchewan -- (has) a title
that makes this book sound much duller than it really is.
"The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of
Saskatchewan (APEGS) decided to mark its 75th anniversary with a book --
which it wisely put in the hands of freelancer Edward Willett, whose
prodigious output includes science fiction novels, biographies and a
weekly science column.
"As a result, this book is fun to read, well-illustrated and studded with
the occasional pun. It's divided into thematic chapters like building
grain elevators and farm machinery, the South Saskatchewan River Project
(including the Gardiner Dam and Lake Diefenbaker), and the provincewide
electrical, telecommunication and highway networks.
"There are sections on getting energy out of the ground and on mining
coal, bentonite and uranium. In Willett's skilled hands, digging for
potash through the water-bearing Blairmore formation sounds like an
adventure novel. This book is current enough to cover enhanced oil
recovery, diamond exploration, Regina's "Big Dig," high-tech research,
plus the Canadian Light Source in Saskatoon." -
Will Chabun, Regina
LeaderPost
Neon
Published by
Rosen Publishing Group
Library Binding, 48 pages, ISBN-10
1404210083,
ISBN-13 9781404210080
All about the element neon,
part of Rosen's series Understanding the Elements of the Periodic
Table.
Published by
Rosen Publishing Group
Library Binding, 48 pages, ISBN-10
1404210075,
ISBN-13 9781404210073
All about the element
magnesium, part of Rosen's series Understanding the Elements of
the Periodic Table.
"This is
the second book in this series that I have reviewed and again, the
author has done a fine job of explaining what can be a complex and
confusing subject. Although not a scientist, I enjoyed the
anecdotal information provided with an explanation of the element,
its discovery, importance and uses. The colorful illustrations
help to illustrate the concepts being discussed and will help make
this useful for student reports." - Sheila
Morken, K-12 Librarian, La Center Schools, Lower Columbia
(Washington State) Review Group
A biography of the the greatest
electric guitarist of all time.
"From the American Rebels series, this
biography introduces electric-guitar virtuoso Jimi Hendrix.
Readers may be tempted to skim the opening pages, which explore
Hendrix's family tree back to the 1800s and chronicle his chaotic
childhood, but when young Jimi shells out five dollars for a
guitar with one string, the narrative finds its focus. Providing
telling details, Willett supplies the main facts of Hendrix's
early days in various bands, his breakout festival performances,
and his life leading up to his death at the age of 27. Sidebars
with heads such as "A Nasty Drunk" and "LSD" comment on seamier
aspects of the singer's life. A few photos illustrate the text,
and a chronology, chapter notes for the many quotes, a selected
discography, and short lists of books and Web sites enrich this
good, basic introduction to Hendrix's life and the reasons for his
enduring fame." -- Carolyn Phelan,
Booklist
"Willett's description
of Jimi Hendrix is...objective. Hendrix's difficult childhood,
drug problems, and lack of business sense are depicted along with
his career as an influential artist responsible for changing music
forever with his innovative use of the electric guitar. The only
flaw in this book is the difficulty in keeping track of the many
people involved in Hendrix's amazing career. Willett's description
of Hendrix's death leaves the reader to decide if it was an
accident or suicide. The final chapter describes the lengthy legal
battles over the Hendrix estate...This series is excellent,
well-written and full of detail, but not bogged down with
minutiae...young readers are certain to enjoy the stories of these
famously rebellious artists." - Heather Pittman,
VOYA
A biography of the author of
(among many, many other things) the popular series of books that
began with Ender's Game.
"This solid and
well-researched biography does an able job of balancing
information on the subject's numerous publications with the events
in his personal life. A great deal is included about the
importance of Mormonism in Card's life and work, although
sometimes the level of detail included about the religion and
about the publishing industry assumes an understanding of those
topics not present in most adolescents. Card's Ender's Game is
popular with teens, and this book will help them to understand how
he came to create the "Enderverse." - Kristin Anderson, Columbus
Metropolitan Library System, OH
Intended for school libraries,
this book covers prevention and survival tips for both home and
wildfires, and includes a list of additional sources of
information in books and online.
Published by
McGraw-Hill
Trade Paperback, 348 pages, ISBN
0071459308
This is an up-to-date, highly
readable explanation of basic principles of genetics, covering key
topics such as: human genetics, DNA, heredity, mutations, traits,
chromosomes, and much more.
Named
to the VOYA
(Voice of Youth Advocates) 10th annual Nonfiction
Honor List. VOYA is a library magazine aimed at
the librarians who serve young adults.
From Booklist:".
. . Tolkien clearly goes a step beyond the typical series
book, offering a more perceptive and more detailed, satisfying
portrayal of its subject . . ."
"Beautifully produced, well-written and well-researched"--The
Saskatchewan Book Award judges
From Children's Literature:
"The success of the motion picture mega hit Lord of the
Rings has sparked an interest in all things Tolkien. Teens
familiar only with the movie or who have read the Lord of
the Rings or The Hobbit are offered a fascinating
glimpse into the life of the man behind these masterpieces.
Willett's chronology of Tolkien's' life looks deeply into the
events of his life and the influence they had on his
writing....not the definitive biography, but certainly a solid
introduction for his teen devotees."--Beverley Fahey
The Iran-Iraq War
(War and Conflict in the Middle East)
From the National Science Teachers Association
Web site: "Ebola
Virus contributes to our knowledge and understanding of this
dreaded virus, which is seldom mentioned in middle or secondary
textbooks. The NSTA/CBC Selection Committee selected this middle
level reference one of the best trade books of 2003. In a
comparative study of disease, this would certainly be a good
reference book."--Linda Schoen, Science Consultant, South
Carolina Department of Education
This is a children's
book that describes possible careers involving space, from
astronaut to astronomer, and how to get into them.
From School Library Journal: "While all the
information is current and interesting, it is the last chapter
that may grab readers' attention. "The Future in Space" is a
fascinating look at space travel and its accompanying
possibilities...this book may encourage students to pursue one
of these fields..."--Linda Wadleigh, Oconee County Middle
School, Watkinsville, GA
This is a children's
reference book all about Alzheimer's Disease, from its history to its
causes to its treatment.
From School Library Journal: "Personal stories add interest
to this clearly written and well-organized overview...Willett
focuses on what is known about the brain and the disease."
--Martha Gordon, formerly at South Salem Library, NY
From the
National Science Teachers Association: "Alzheimer's
Disease is a concise, easy-to-read resource....It will be of
high interest to middle school readers...well researched and as
up to date as possible...a good resource to begin a study of
this disease." - Cynthia Lambert, 3/4 & 7/8 science teacher
Hemophilia
(Diseases & People)
Published
by Enslow Publishers, Inc.
Library Binding, 128 pages, ISBN 0766016846
This is a children's
reference book all about hemophilia, from its history to its
causes to its treatment.
From School Library Journal: "An excellent resource
for basic research for personal or academic use."--Mary R.
Hofmann, Rivera Middle School, Merced, CA
From Children's Literature:
"Enslow and the author have done a nice job of targeting
information on hemophilia for its audience...a very useful
primer and resource on this still too-often misunderstood
disease."--Elaine Wick
From The Horn Book Guide: "...the coverage is thorough and
readable."
This is a children's
reference book all about arthritis, from its history to its
causes to its treatment.
From Science Books & Films: "Excellent
illustrations and sidebars complement many parts of the
text...This book gives a well-organized presentation of the main
concerns and questions that the arthritis sufferer has...The
book is well written and provides a logical and interesting
examination of arthritis."
From The Horn Book Guide: "Brief case histories add
relevance and interest to the facts...A final section of
questions a teen might ask if a friend or relative were
diagnosed personalizes the information."
Meningitis
(Diseases & People)
Published by Enslow
Publishers, Inc.
Library Binding, 128 pages, ISBN 0766011879
This is a children's
reference book all about meningitis, from its history to its
causes to its treatment.
"Meningitis
by Edward Willett is an EXCELLENT overview of the disease, its
history, causes, treatment, etc." -- David Spilker,
President of The
Meningitis Foundation of America, Inc.
From
Science Books & Films: "Graphic brief individual case
illustrations are presented, as is an overview of the history of
meningitis and a summary of the current status of treatment and
research. The information is geared to patients and their family
members, to whom 10 questions and answers will be useful . . .
The material is presented in an easy-to-read style."
