(4) K-3 Time Shift series. Bergin introduces young readers to wonders of the ancient world such as the Pyramids of Giza, the Temple of Zeus, and the Colossus of Rhodes and makes comparisons to notable modern structures including the Statue of Liberty, Taj Mahai, and St. Peter's Basilica. The colorful illustrations, with split pages to capture scene changes, enhance the bare-bones text. Additional facts are appended. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Time Shift series. These books provide information relating to structures and customs of ancient and medieval times. Colorful illustrations use split pages to capture scene changes, while the bare-bones texts relate the history, purpose, construction, and rituals of castles and pyramids; Mummies extends information about pyramids through discussion of the preservation of bodies entombed within. More substantial facts are appended. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Time Shift titles: Castle, Mummies, and Pyramid.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Battle Zones series. Basic facts about how castles were designed, built, and protected are supplemented by additional information about who lived within a castle's walls, how a youth trained for knighthood, and how tournaments were fought. Elements from the busy, cutaway illustrations are enlarged to provide greater detail, but this device adds to the book's cluttered design. Timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman