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Seeing is believing with these incredible infographics!

The third in a visually stunning series of information graphics that shows just how interesting and humorous scientific information can be. Complex facts about space are reinterpreted as stylish infographics that astonish, amuse, and inform. Researched by the Guardian 's Datablog expert and illustrated by New York Times designer Jennifer Daniel, this is a book of the highest pedigree.

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School Library Journal Review

Gr 4 Up-This simple, attractive book of infographics presents topics related to space: the universe, stars, planets, observing space, and exploration. Each of the seven chapters is color-coded and tabbed for quick page-turning. Though this title is fairly light on material, many infographics easily put concepts in perspective and will stay with students long after they've finished reading, such as a section that compares the planets to different fruits. Featuring bright, neon colors and a variety of font sizes, a few infographics are busy, and in places the book needs to be turned around to read the text. The spread on the Big Bang employs seven different colors, presented in a swirl across the page with details of explosions, stars forming, and astronauts playing, all alongside the text in bubbles throughout. Similarly packed pages may pose a challenge, as it isn't always clear in which order the infographic should be read. VERDICT Although the content lacks substantial detail for school reports, the vibrant design will be a draw for some, and the infographics help put the enormity of space into perspective.-Meaghan Darling, Long Hill Township Public Library, Gillette, NJ © Copyright 2014. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.