Elephants Calling: Face to Face

This entry in the new Face to Face with Science series (designed to ``bring children firsthand accounts of the work scientists do and the discoveries they make'') adroitly examines the Voyager I and II missions. The smartly produced photo essay provides a compelling text that makes astronomical facts immediate and accessible. Involving discussions of the planets Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, Neptune and their moons offer astronomical data perfectly geared to the intended audience. Another definite plus is the book's effective design, which features well-formed page layouts coupled with extraordinary color photos transmitted from Voyager and enhanced by informative paintings. For youngsters seeking an overview of solar system exploration, this collaboration serves as a noteworthy introduction--and a splendid complement to Seymour Simon's popular Voyager-based surveys of individual planets. Ages 7-11. (May)