(4) K-3 First Facts: Fact Files series. These books are cursory introductions to the topics of civics and economics. Government outlines the basic functions of American government and how its three branches operate. Money describes the role currency plays in American culture, briefly touching on supply and demand, interest, and savings. Informative sidebars and charts, stock photographs, and appended critical thinking questions provide additional context. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Facts: Fact Files titles: U.S. Government and Money.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) K-3 First Facts: Fact Files series. This book offers a cursory introduction to national symbols in American culture, discussing their importance and connotative value. Among the symbols included are the American flag, bald eagle, Liberty Bell, Statue of Liberty, and the White House. The large font and colorful stock photographs add visual appeal and clarity to a limited text. Informative sidebars and appended critical thinking questions provide additional context. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Snap Books: Famous Female Authors series. These biographies of popular YA authors spend much of their focus on the writing and publication processes. Brightly colored page layouts include photos, vocabulary words, quotes from interviews, and other callouts. The texts are clear and easy to follow, though readers advanced enough to have read these authors' best-known works may find some of the information obvious. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Snap Books: Famous Female Authors titles: Suzanne Collins and Veronica Roth.

Reviewer: Shoshana Flax