(3) 4-6 In America series. Short chapters highlight the forces that led people from various countries to consider emigration and discuss the challenges they faced in America. Sidebars supply additional nuggets of information and plugs for an enhanced website. Photographs and archival illustrations break up the texts. Each book concludes with a few pages of famous immigrants, past and present. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these In America titles: Chinese in America, Italians in America, Mexicans in America, Vietnamese in America, Irish in America, and Puerto Ricans in America.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(3) 4-6 Beginning Sports series. Photographs by Jimmy Clarke. Adapted from Fundamental Strength Training, this volume uses an identical layout and photographs but a somewhat simpler text and larger type. A brief history of bodybuilding is followed by information on warming up, using weight machines and free weights, and step-by-step instructions on exercises that develop different muscle groups. There is also a chapter that recommends a day-by-day weekly workout. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 All about Pets series. Photographs by Jerry Boucher. First person narratives and scads of color photographs tell the story of how and why a featured boy or girl chose these pets. Text and sidebars provide general information about basic care and feeding, behavior, and overall expense. These books will help prospective pet owners decide which animal is right for them, but they will need to consult more detailed books before bringing their pets home. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.