A World of Information

Reviewed by: Sarah Cropley - Scarborough Public Library, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 9, 2018

Review

A World of Information is a collection of two page spreads about various informational topics. One side shows an in depth, two color illustration explaining the concept, while the other has basic information, fun facts, or history about the subject in question. The different topics covered include everything from musical notation to the flight of airplanes. The information provided is just enough to satisfy a few basic questions on the subject and perhaps pique a unique interest. The size of the book, however, may be a detriment. As a very large picture book, it may have a difficult time appealing to the upper elementary/lower middle school grades that the text is written for. Still, a valiant and interesting effort by Brown and Platt.

Overall Book Score: good