(4) K-3 In this memoir, Pringle describes the last year he attended his childhood one-room school before it closed in 1945. The long, nostalgic text captures the essence of small town, wartime America better than the sepia-toned collagraph prints, which combine too many different types of media to be effective.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 True Book series. The large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white historical photographs and illustrations, and open design help compensate for a blandly written description of the history of Ellis Island, from its days as a hunting ground for Native Americans to its current incarnation as a national historical landmark. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 True Book series. Three of these titles offer simple discussions about the origins, functions, and daily duties of the branches of the federal government; the fourth provides a brief history and explanation of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These books contain a large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, an open design, and clearly worded texts. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Three of these titles offer simple discussions about the origins, functions, and daily duties of the branches of the federal government; the fourth provides a brief history and explanation of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These books contain a large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, an open design, and clearly worded texts. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Three of these titles offer simple discussions about the origins, functions, and daily duties of the branches of the federal government; the fourth provides a brief history and explanation of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These books contain a large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, an open design, and clearly worded texts. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Three of these titles offer simple discussions about the origins, functions, and daily duties of the branches of the federal government; the fourth provides a brief history and explanation of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These books contain a large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, an open design, and clearly worded texts. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) 4-6 Festivals of the World series. Unremarkable texts introduce five contemporary social concerns, reviewing their history, providing wide-ranging contemporary perspectives, and discussing what government and community action is being taken to confront the issues. Graphs, poorly reproduced black-and-white photographs, and pointed editorial cartoons provide diversion and insight along the way. All the volumes include "organizations to contact"; 'Cults' contains a glossary. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(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

(4) YA Immigrant Experience series. Boasting a respectable group of consulting editors, these books explain why these groups left their homelands, how they adapted to American life while preserving their traditions and culture, and how they have contributed to and influenced American society. Though the texts are sometimes repetitious, there is a wealth of information here. Illustrated with black-and-white photos, the books also contain inserts of very outdated color photos. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Emma Loy-Santelli

(3) YA Constitution series. The definition and history of the controversies surrounding two amendments to the U.S. Constitution are presented in these clearly written, evenhanded volumes. Thirteenth focuses on the background of slavery in America, while Fifth directly addresses readers to explain the current relevance of this amendment. Black-and-white photographs and the text of the Constitution are included in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(4) 4-6 Published spring 1998. In a dry text, Schulman uses the first-person voice of nine-year-old T.J. to explain how he reads in Braille and uses other adaptive technology in his mainstreamed class and at home. Mori's difficult behavior, such as throwing tantrums and head banging, is described by his brother in Mori's Story. Both books are illustrated with photos and append additional information and a list of resources. Glos.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) K-3 Photographs by Margaret Miller. An enthusiastic narrator presents basic facts about twins (the difference between fraternal and identical twins, problems of older siblings) in simple language, ending with a long note to parents emphasizing the need for all children to learn about twins and to understand that twins are individuals, too. A handsome design and crisp, oversized full-color photographs contribute to an appealing package.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 American Disasters series. These books examine six disasters--three natural and three caused by human intent or neglect--that occurred within the United States during the past decade. The simple texts describe the events, their causes and consequences, how individuals and communities were affected, and what steps have been taken to improve safety in possible future occurrences. The dramatic color photos sometimes lack clarity but won't fail to draw readers. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 American Disasters series. These books examine six disasters--three natural and three caused by human intent or neglect--that occurred within the United States during the past decade. The simple texts describe the events, their causes and consequences, how individuals and communities were affected, and what steps have been taken to improve safety in possible future occurrences. The dramatic color photos sometimes lack clarity but won't fail to draw readers. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 American Disasters series. These books examine six disasters--three natural and three caused by human intent or neglect--that occurred within the United States during the past decade. The simple texts describe the events, their causes and consequences, how individuals and communities were affected, and what steps have been taken to improve safety in possible future occurrences. The dramatic color photos sometimes lack clarity but won't fail to draw readers. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 American Disasters series. These books examine six disasters--three natural and three caused by human intent or neglect--that occurred within the United States during the past decade. The simple texts describe the events, their causes and consequences, how individuals and communities were affected, and what steps have been taken to improve safety in possible future occurrences. The dramatic color photos sometimes lack clarity but won't fail to draw readers. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 American Disasters series. These books examine six disasters--three natural and three caused by human intent or neglect--that occurred within the United States during the past decade. The simple texts describe the events, their causes and consequences, how individuals and communities were affected, and what steps have been taken to improve safety in possible future occurrences. The dramatic color photos sometimes lack clarity but won't fail to draw readers. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 American Disasters series. These books examine six disasters--three natural and three caused by human intent or neglect--that occurred within the United States during the past decade. The simple texts describe the events, their causes and consequences, how individuals and communities were affected, and what steps have been taken to improve safety in possible future occurrences. The dramatic color photos sometimes lack clarity but won't fail to draw readers. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(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

(3) 4-6 World Celebrations and Ceremonies series. Four volumes featuring the same ten countries (Brazil, India, the United States, and others) describe how each celebrates the harvest, the new year, a baby's birth, and a child's coming of age. Clear (if rather brief) texts, maps, and full-color photographs give readers a mere taste of the similarities and differences between ceremonies marking the cycles of life. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne