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School Library Journal
Reviewed on May 1, 2008
Gr 4-9 This entertaining look at oddities, mysteries, and unexplained phenomena successfully adapts the innovative format first seen in "Pick Me U"p (DK, 2006). Nearly 100 topics are covered, mostly on spreads, each with a unique look. "Who Are the Men in Black?" uses a captioned street map to present facts and theories (Nazca Lines, Bermuda Triangle, Atlantis), for example, while cases of "Spontaneous Combustion" appear on illustrations of burning paper. Occasional foldouts, liftable flaps, and vertical page turns add more variety. Beyond the strong visual appea...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
