Book reviews contributed by participating librarians throughout the Santiago Library System

Thursday, February 28, 2008

Understanding Global Warming with Max Axiom, Super Scientist, by Agnieszka Biskup


Illustrated by Cynthia Martine and Bill Anderson
Rating: Additional
Capstone, 2008, $7.95
ISBN: 978-1429601399
Age/Grade Level: 2nd to 4th grade

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Super Scientist Maxwell Axiom- bald and 192 pounds - flits about, clad in white lab coat, through the weighty subjects of greenhouse effect, carbon dioxide and climate change. Travel itineraries includes a visit to an environmental scientist, men at deforesting work, a meteorologist, and ravaged locales including glaciers, polar ice sheets and hospitals. Although Max Axiom never mentions "global warming" and "climate change" are scientifically debated theories, the megacharged scientist does cover introductory concepts in an age appropriate fashion. The graphic novel illustrations work well in offering many glimpses of earthly woes.

Reviewer: Rebecca Porter, Orange County Public Library/Laguna Beach Branch