The iconic cars of film; from the Batmobile to James Bond’s Aston Martin; are the focus of this series; focusing on both the cars and the films that made them famous. Layouts of two-sentence paragraphs on a contrasting background helps break up the information about the high-interest topic. With vocabulary in bold and contrasting color; readers get a general understanding about how the car works in the fictional story. In each title there is a spoiler section about the life of the car in question. Back matter includes a glossary; online resources; and an index. While a more detailed “biography” could have been given about the automobile; young readers who love this topic won’t care as long as they can read about the vehicles. VERDICT Great for elementary readers who love famous vehicles…. Reluctant readers excited to revisit their favorite fictional worlds will enjoy.
