Vavagiakis, Eve M. I’m a Neutrino: Tiny Particles in a Big Universe. Ilze Lemesis, Illus. Non-fiction. MIT Kids, 03/2022. [32]pp. $18.99. 978-1-5362-2207-4. ADDITIONAL. GRADES 2-5.
How to explain what neutrinos are? One way is this informational picture book consisting of digital illustrations and comic-like characters representing neutrinos to show where they come from and what they are like. Each page contains a single line of lyrical text and colorful backgrounds that depict various scientific ideas and research on neutrinos. The illustrations are explained in the “Know your Neutrinos” back matter which features small-scale reproductions of the pages accompanied with a paragraph explaining what is being depicted in that illustration. An interesting and informative presentation for learning about neutrinos, though the presentation may seem too young to the intended audience.
Joshua Rees, Daly City Public Library
