(4) 4-6 This introduction to Lincoln, from his childhood to adulthood, stresses the man's self-education, hard work, and focus on preserving the union. The busy pages include text boxes and reproductions of archival photos and other material. "Lincoln Links to Today" segments (e.g., Emancipation Proclamation linked to "I Have a Dream") and quotes from primary sources provide context. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) YA Constitution of the United States series. These thorough introductions to the title amendments will be useful resources for middle- and high-school researchers. Each volume begins with a specific historical incident that helps set context, then moves on to explore the amendment's development over time. Illustrations include photographs and (distracting) screen shots of websites accessible through the publisher's own site. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution of the United States titles: A Look at the Nineteenth Amendment, A Look at the First Amendment, and A Look at the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(3) 4-6 America's Wars through Primary Sources series. A brief discussion of events surrounding each conflict provides background for study of primary sources. Archival photographs, paintings, documents, and maps combine with quotes from soldiers, politicians, family, and the press to provide a comprehensive perspective. The publisher's website includes up-to-date links, and screen shots are included throughout the book. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these America's Wars through Primary Sources titles: Primary Source Accounts of the War of 1812, Primary Source Accounts of the Mexican-American War, and Primary Source Accounts of the Revolutionary War.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale