(4) YA Nations of the World series. Covering geography, history, and culture, the textbook-quality prose also discusses the economy of this Andean country and issues involving cocaine production, tourism, and the political problems faced after terrorist activity by Shining Path guerrillas. In this book intended for report writers, maps, charts, graphs, and a timeline showing Peruvian historical events in relationship to world history provide additional information. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) 4-6 Mythic World series. Each book in this series is divided into ten chapters; each chapter presents a myth along with historical context and related information about language, religion, and lifestyle. The unexciting presentation is redeemed by archival reproductions, illustrations, and photographs that add interest to the text. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Mythic World titles: Myths of Oceania, Myths of Russia and the Slavs, Myths of West Africa, Myths of China and Japan. ]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Mythic World series. Each book in this series is divided into ten chapters; each chapter presents a myth along with historical context and related information about language, religion, and lifestyle. The unexciting presentation is redeemed by archival reproductions, illustrations, and photographs that add interest to the text. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Mythic World titles: Myths of Oceania, Myths of Russia and the Slavs, Myths of West Africa, Myths of China and Japan. ]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Nations of the World series. These two South American countries are introduced in appealingly illustrated volumes that explore history, geography, economics, and culture. Maps, charts, and information boxes that touch on topics such as the Falkland Islands and Rio's Carnival supplement the encyclopedia-quality texts but contribute to the books' crowded appearance. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Nations of the World series. The geography, history, economy, and diverse cultures of India are surveyed in a dense volume supplemented by clear color photos, sidebars highlighting notable people and places, graphs, and many maps. There is also a list of Hindi words and a recipe for chapatis in this informative but overcrowded volume. A time line is included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Mythic World series. Each book in this series is divided into ten chapters; each chapter presents a myth along with historical context and related information about such topics as language, religion, and lifestyle. As a whole, the presentation is rather unexciting; but archival reproductions, illustrations, and photographs enhance the text and add interest. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Mythic World titles: Myths of Pre-Columbian America, Myths of the Native Americans, Myths of Ancient Greece, Myths of Ancient Rome.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Mythic World series. Each book in this series is divided into ten chapters; each chapter presents a myth along with historical context and related information about such topics as language, religion, and lifestyle. As a whole, the presentation is rather unexciting; but archival reproductions, illustrations, and photographs enhance the text and add interest. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Mythic World titles: Myths of Pre-Columbian America, Myths of the Native Americans, Myths of Ancient Greece, Myths of Ancient Rome.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Nations of the World series. These two South American countries are introduced in appealingly illustrated volumes that explore history, geography, economics, and culture. Maps, charts, and information boxes that touch on topics such as the Falkland Islands and Rio's Carnival supplement the encyclopedia-quality texts but contribute to the books' crowded appearance. Time lines are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta