Monday, March 8, 2010

Breathe: Yoga for Teens



Title
Breathe: Yoga for Teens

Library Link
Breathe
: yoga for teens
/ written by Mary Kaye Chryssicas ; photography by
Angela Coppola.
Chryssicas,
Mary Kaye.

New York, N.Y. : DK Pub., c2007.
1st American ed.

10 Second Review
This book provides the history of yoga, important terms and a large variety of positions/exercises. It also includes techniques for specific ailments or conditions.

This should be a good book for teens that are interested in learning this form of exercise.

Notes
Lots of great images.

Learning Curve
Low: Good for new readers.

Reading Order
N/a

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

Superman Batman: The Search for Kryptonite



Title
Superman Batman: The Search for Kryptonite

Library Link
Superman
Batman : the search for Kryptonite
/ Michael Green with Mike Johnson,
writers ; Shane Davis, pencils ; Matt "Batt" Banning, inks ; Alex Sinclair
(Chapters 1-5), Pete Pantazis (Chapter 6), colors ; Rob Leigh, letters
Green,
Michael, 1943-

10 Second Review
After a brush with death, Superman decides he should remove all the kryptonite from Earth. Batman decides to help but both are surprised by how much kryptonite there is. Who has it presents another nasty surprise.

Above average art and a good story make this a fun read.

Notes
Toyman gets a dream date.

Learning Curve
Moderate: Those new to Superman might be confused.

Reading Order
N/a