(3) 4-6 Cultures of the World series. With a generous array of color photos on almost every page, the updated books in this series offer a detailed look at the arts, customs, religious practices, foods, and other aspects of life in these South American countries. History, geography, and politics are also included, but the strength of these books is in their concentration on contemporary times. Maps, recipes, and timelines are useful features. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Cultures of the World titles: Colombia, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, Venezuela.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) 4-6 Festivals of the World series. Each volume opens with a brief description of the geography and people of the country it profiles, followed by a list of major holidays (organized by season) and more extensive discussion of five festivals celebrated there. The color photos are clearly reproduced, and most of the captions are informative, but others are completely inane. An activity, craft project, and recipe round out each volume. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne