(4) 4-6 Mighty Military Machines series. This series discusses five types of military vehicles or equipment used in combat. Each book provides information about the machine, including its description, history, operation, and uses. Though the text can be awkwardly worded, it's made more personal by inclusion of vignettes featuring men and women engaged in situations that illustrate use of the equipment. Photographs and sidebars are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mighty Military Machines titles: Fighter Planes, Helicopters, Military Rifles, Humvees, and Submarines.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Mighty Military Machines series. This series discusses five types of military vehicles or equipment used in combat. Each book provides information about the machine, including its description, history, operation, and uses. Though the text can be awkwardly worded, it's made more personal by inclusion of vignettes featuring men and women engaged in situations that illustrate use of the equipment. Photographs and sidebars are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mighty Military Machines titles: Fighter Planes, Helicopters, Military Rifles, Humvees, and Submarines.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 Built for Speed series. Designed as a high-interest, large-print series, these books overlap but clearly focus on four areas of vehicle racing--dragsters, stock cars, the Indianapolis 500 race, and pro stock truck racing. Each book discusses history, personalities, and equipment, although they minimize the dangers of the sport. With contemporary and historical photos, the books are appealing introductions. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Built for Speed titles: The World's Fastest Dragsters, The World's Fastest Indy Cars, The World's Fastest Pro Stock Trucks, and The World's Fastest Stock Cars.]

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) K-3 Built for Speed series. Designed as a high-interest, large-print series, these books overlap but clearly focus on four areas of vehicle racing--dragsters, stock cars, the Indianapolis 500 race, and pro stock truck racing. Each book discusses history, personalities, and equipment, although they minimize the dangers of the sport. With contemporary and historical photos, the books are appealing introductions. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Built for Speed titles: The World's Fastest Dragsters, The World's Fastest Indy Cars, The World's Fastest Pro Stock Trucks, and The World's Fastest Stock Cars.]

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 Serving Your Country series. These well-organized books offer the opportunity to learn about stunt performer groups that promote the armed forces through public air shows. Each book includes the history and current status of its featured group, along with sometimes fuzzy photos and a list of websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow