The Horn Book Guide

SCIENCE

Wimmer, Teresa

Venus

24 pp. | Creative Education | October, 2007 | Library ISBN 978-1-58341-524-5 $24.25

(4) K-3 My First Look at Planets series. These books present basic facts about Venus and Mercury. Though the texts can be confusing ("A long time ago, the sun's wind blew most of Mercury's air away"), children interested in planets will find some solid introductory information. Bright, well-chosen photographs illustrate the books; each also includes a related "Make a Planet" activity. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these My First Look at Planets titles: Mercury and Venus.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow