Stone Age Beasts by Ben Lerwill

Stone Age Beasts by Ben Lerwill - 47 pages

I read this book in preparation for a homeschool class.  I found the information interesting.  There were several animals that I had not heard of before.  I did think it could have had better writing and also included a little more information.  However, it was a good introductory text to the topic.

 

Super Graphic: a Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe, by Tim Leong, 196 pages

Super Graphic: a Visual Guide to the Comic Book Universe, by Tim Leong, 196 pages

I love that this book exists!  This book is a collection of infographics about comics and graphic novels.  Some are informative (a battle breakdown, wherein the percentage of wins, losses and ties according to character are recorded in bar graph form!), others are helpful (an explanation of crossover issues and how many tie-ins they required!) and others aren't technically statistical (the Chris Ware Sadness Scale) but very funny for fans of the genre.  A fun work for comic book fans (the emphasis is on comic books, with graphic novels, comic strips and manga getting a few nods).

How to Find Out Anything, by Don Macleod

How to Find Out Anything, by Don Macleod, 272 pages

Spoiler alert: you can't find out everything.  But in this ambitious work, Macleod gives alot of helpful pointers for research and finding out a whole lot of things online.  My favorite parts included tips on using the advanced features of google, how to research public and private companies, and what goes into filing a freedom of information request.  I don't know that this would be especially interesting to many people, but those who work in reference or who find themselves wishing they were better at online sleuthing might pick up a tip or two.