Middle-school readers are sure to recognize most of the celebrities newly added to the Beacon Biography series. Though the layout can be bland, each title uses engaging writing to introduce its star, relating his or her childhood and "big break" as well as other noteworthy accomplishments. Bill Nye discusses the varied, but always passionate, career of this scientist and comedian, whose popular children's show, Bill Nye, the Science Guy, made him a household name. With current content, well-cited sources, and figures of interest to youngsters, these biographies are a solid choice for libraries.