(3) 4-6 Captured Science History series. This installment in the Captured History spinoff series examines the 1986 Chernobyl nuclear spill in Ukraine and the photographic documentation of it. The chilling photos by Igor Kostin, Volodymyr Repik, and others shook the world when they were released. An engaging and thought-provoking discussion of the disaster's scientific and historical impact is profusely illustrated with these archival images. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 4-6 Captured Science History series. This installment in the Captured History spinoff series examines plastic debris in the world's oceans, using ample photographic documentation of the disastrous effects. An engaging and thought-provoking discussion covers the development of plastics production and society's obsession with the disposable, as well as the ecology of injecting "artificial plastic materials into the tissue of life." Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 4-6 Captured Science History series. Part of the Captured History spinoff series, this installment examines oceanographer Robert Ballard's submarine documentation of Titanic's wreckage and its impact on historical knowledge. An engaging discussion weaves details of Titanic's tragic voyage into an account of the 1985 oceanography expedition, supported by archival photos and intriguing (if understandably muddy) underwater shots. Timeline, reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 4-6 Captured Science History series. This Captured History spinoff series examines a photo's impact on scientific discoveries. Smith-Llera examines the contributions of scientist Rosalind Franklin--specifically her x-rays of DNA fiber--which helped scientists Francis Crick and James Watson develop their theories on the structure of human DNA. An engaging and thought-provoking discussion is illustrated with scientific and archival images. Timeline, reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) YA History of Science series. Both books trace the history of their respective earth-science fields, examining the ideas about earth processes or atmospheric chemistry that built over time to produce current theories within each field, and ending with contemporary challenges and predictions for the future. The sophisticated concepts are illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and sidebars that add case detail and profile key scientific contributors. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these History of Science titles: Seismology and Climate Change.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA History of Science series. In this historical account of the scientific techniques used to solve crimes, Carmichael shows how innovations in genetics, medicine, chemistry, ballistics, and even computer science help investigators link evidence to perpetrators. Historical illustrations and photographs explain the concepts, and a final chapter on the future of the field introduces important considerations. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA History of Science series. Foran covers the history of the scientific and engineering fields associated with robotics, including automated and remotely controlled machinery and artificial intelligence. Robots are profiled according to use in industrial, research, space, and everyday contexts. Color photographs of robots and scientists, and historical images of their precursors, round out the text. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA History of Science series. Both books trace the history of their respective earth-science fields, examining the ideas about earth processes or atmospheric chemistry that built over time to produce current theories within each field, and ending with contemporary challenges and predictions for the future. The sophisticated concepts are illustrated with diagrams, photographs, and sidebars that add case detail and profile key scientific contributors. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these History of Science titles: Seismology and Climate Change.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA History of Science series. Each volume traces the history of health sciences, medicine, or biology, considering the effects of discoveries and technological advancements on humans, and ending with innovations in present-day science and policy. The concepts, technologies, and scientist profiles are illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Final chapters look to future challenges, including global disease and the ethics of gene therapy. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these History of Science titles: Epidemiology, Genetics, and Medicine.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA History of Science series. This is a wide-ranging look at the science of food, agriculture, health, and nutrition. Lanser takes a historical perspective on scientific inquiry in these fields, linking technological progress in areas such as food production and preservation with improvements in sanitation and health. The final chapters look to the future of GMOs. Historical and recent photographs and diagrams illustrate the concepts. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA History of Science series. Each volume traces the history of health sciences, medicine, or biology, considering the effects of discoveries and technological advancements on humans, and ending with innovations in present-day science and policy. The concepts, technologies, and scientist profiles are illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Final chapters look to future challenges, including global disease and the ethics of gene therapy. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these History of Science titles: Epidemiology, Genetics, and Medicine.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA History of Science series. Each volume traces the history of health sciences, medicine, or biology, considering the effects of discoveries and technological advancements on humans, and ending with innovations in present-day science and policy. The concepts, technologies, and scientist profiles are illustrated with photographs and diagrams. Final chapters look to future challenges, including global disease and the ethics of gene therapy. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these History of Science titles: Epidemiology, Genetics, and Medicine.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford