Vibrantly and boldly imaged infographics give readers a crash course on content such as dinosaur size, space pollution, permafrost, the history of yoga, Ovid's The Metamorphoses, and the chemistry of love... The eye-catching, full-page diagrams accompany short informative texts that provide interesting, conversation-provoking overviews... This coffee-table book is meant to be opened frequently and randomly, and can be explored alone or with others; Phenomena achieves a skillful balance between teaching and entertaining.-- "Shelf Awareness"

Inventive . . . Phenomena is a cabinet of curiosities, containing things you never even knew you were curious about . . . The book's most noteworthy feature is its vibrant design, with illustrations both minimal and bold... To call this book fascinating is an understatement.-- "BookPage" (3/1/2025 12:00:00 AM)

Readers will be intrigued trying to figure out the connection between entries on adjacent pages. . . . The entries are well done. The infographics tell a story, and the narratives enhance it. . . . Recommended for public libraries that embrace serendipity.-- "Booklist"