(4) YA Place in History series. Archival photographs, maps, and sidebars combine with engaging texts to present thorough histories of the featured sites and landmarks. The chronological unfolding of events, interesting facts, personal accounts, and the current perspective provide well-rounded discussions of the impact and significance of these settings. The cramped design is a drawback. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Place in History titles: The Twin Towers, Hiroshima, Pearl Harbor, The Berlin Wall, Auschwitz, and The Normandy Beaches.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(3) 4-6 Secret History series. From propaganda and intelligence to technology and sacrifice, various ways in which conflicts or wars are won, lost, or negotiated are examined in these books. Archival photographs combine with a busy but well-organized design to present an engaging perspective on these efforts. Both reluctant readers and history buffs in need of a fresh approach to events will appreciate this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Secret History titles: Conflict in the Middle East and The Iraq War.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) YA Changing World series. The next-door Afghan war, the Taliban presence, and Pakistan's own regional Islamic differences are some of the issues explored in this volume. Historical differences with India and Bangladesh are also presented. Included are well-chosen captioned photos and useful charts. The sometimes-busy format is a drawback, and students will need to update some facts for reports. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt