(4) 4-6 Regions of the USA series. These books offer general overviews of a particular region, including history, land, animals, cities, travel, and work. Photographs and illustrations on each page add to the appeal, but with sidebars on every page, the spreads are crowded. While students may need to seek more information for advanced research, these titles are adequate for basic reports. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Regions of the USA titles: The Mid-Atlantic, The Midwest, The Pacific States, The Southeast, The West, New England, and The Southwest.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) 4-6 Hands-on Ancient History series. Three short chapters provide a slight overview of an ancient civilization, including a bit about everyday life and typical leisure activities. A fourth chapter presents a recipe, instructions for two craft projects, and an activity. The text is more a collection of random facts than a cohesive unit. Photos of artifacts and archival pictures appear on every page. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Hands-on Ancient History titles: The History and Activities of Ancient China, The History and Activities of the Islamic Empire, The History and Activities of Ancient Egypt, The History and Activities of the Roman Empire, The History and Activities of the Aztecs, and The History and Activities of Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Witness to History series. After an introduction that defines primary and secondary sources, left-hand pages superficially discuss historical events and right-hand pages provide firsthand accounts from a range of people (soldiers' letters to Bob Hope, John Brown). The primary source material is this series's asset. The captioned photographs extend the text. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Witness to History titles: Slavery in the United States and World War II Home Front.

Reviewer: Kate Murphy

(4) 4-6 Witness to History series. After an introduction that defines primary and secondary sources, left-hand pages superficially discuss historical events and right-hand pages provide firsthand accounts from a range of people (soldiers' letters to Bob Hope, John Brown). The primary source material is this series's asset. The captioned photographs extend the text. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Witness to History titles: Slavery in the United States and World War II Home Front.

Reviewer: Kate Murphy

(4) 4-6 Witness to History series. Following an introduction that defines primary and secondary sources, left-hand pages superficially discuss historical events and right-hand pages provide firsthand accounts from a range of people (a Russian student, a Japanese pilot). The primary source material is this series's asset. Captioned photos extend the text. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Witness to History titles: Pearl Harbor and The Collapse of Communism.

Reviewer: Kate Murphy