(4) YA Notable Americans series. This lucid, considered biography examines how Albright's Czechoslovakian family's experience as Jews during World War II informed her character as she pursued a political career culminating in her stint as the first female U.S. secretary of state. The book is marred by poorly reproduced black-and-white images of Albright and her colleagues and by its blurry color close-up cover shot. Timeline. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) YA Great Scientists series. Because the media-savvy Sagan frequently appeared as a television commentator, some of his colleagues viewed him as a less-than-serious scientist. This biography examines both aspects of his career and touches on his education, marriages, and social activism. The chronology of events is not always clear in this volume, which is illustrated with black-and-white photos. A time line is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) YA Notable Americans series. A crisply written, informative text tells the story of a Hungarian-Jewish immigrant to America who escaped both Nazi persecution and Communist oppression. Grove became the successful head of the company that led the development of the microprocessor and made the microcomputer revolution possible. The text focuses on his personal and professional life, and well-chosen black-and-white photos complement the narrative. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA Makers of the Media series. The various phases of Turner's career--businessman, media mogul, Atlanta Braves owner, and recent environmentalist--are recorded in a clear text that's illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Turner--referred to throughout as "Ted"--is presented as a larger than life character; his flamboyance and foibles are occasionally discussed, though not always fully explored. A time line is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.