(4) 4-6 Civil War Through Primary Sources series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic texts and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images (with "primary source" called out when applicable), maps, and photos of wartime memorabilia. The books' young-looking format seems at odds with the intended audience. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. This review covers these Civil War Through Primary Sources titles: The Civil War's African-American Soldiers, The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, and Slavery, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the Battle of Gettysburg, An Overview of the American Civil War, The Underground Railroad and Slavery, and Women of the Civil War.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Civil War Through Primary Sources series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic texts and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images (with "primary source" called out when applicable), maps, and photos of wartime memorabilia. The books' young-looking format seems at odds with the intended audience. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. This review covers these Civil War Through Primary Sources titles: The Civil War's African-American Soldiers, The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, and Slavery, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the Battle of Gettysburg, An Overview of the American Civil War, The Underground Railroad and Slavery, and Women of the Civil War.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Civil War Through Primary Sources series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic texts and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images (with "primary source" called out when applicable), maps, and photos of wartime memorabilia. The books' young-looking format seems at odds with the intended audience. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. This review covers these Civil War Through Primary Sources titles: The Civil War's African-American Soldiers, The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, and Slavery, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the Battle of Gettysburg, An Overview of the American Civil War, The Underground Railroad and Slavery, and Women of the Civil War.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Civil War Through Primary Sources series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic texts and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images (with "primary source" called out when applicable), maps, and photos of wartime memorabilia. The books' young-looking format seems at odds with the intended audience. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. This review covers these Civil War Through Primary Sources titles: The Civil War's African-American Soldiers, The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, and Slavery, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the Battle of Gettysburg, An Overview of the American Civil War, The Underground Railroad and Slavery, and Women of the Civil War.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Civil War Through Primary Sources series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic texts and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images (with "primary source" called out when applicable), maps, and photos of wartime memorabilia. The books' young-looking format seems at odds with the intended audience. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. This review covers these Civil War Through Primary Sources titles: The Civil War's African-American Soldiers, The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, and Slavery, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the Battle of Gettysburg, An Overview of the American Civil War, The Underground Railroad and Slavery, and Women of the Civil War.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Civil War Through Primary Sources series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic texts and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images (with "primary source" called out when applicable), maps, and photos of wartime memorabilia. The books' young-looking format seems at odds with the intended audience. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. This review covers these Civil War Through Primary Sources titles: The Civil War's African-American Soldiers, The Emancipation Proclamation, Lincoln, and Slavery, Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the Battle of Gettysburg, An Overview of the American Civil War, The Underground Railroad and Slavery, and Women of the Civil War.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 People to Know Today series. Opening with a highlight or turning point in the subjects' lives (rough-and-tumble George's first experience being moved by music, "The Donald"'s first season of The Apprentice), these biographies then go back to provide information about childhood, early accomplishments, and successes in later life. Sidebars and stock photographs enhance these adequate but unexciting introductions to well-known personalities. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these People to Know Today titles: George Gershwin and Donald Trump.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) YA African-American Biography Library series. These volumes ably (if somewhat blandly) chronicle the lives of their subjects, whose contributions in the arts are of historic importance. In Ray, Ford interweaves the man's trials, triumphs, and human foibles into an accurate but unexciting text. Zora is informative but doesn't manage to capture the exuberance of Hurston's outgoing personality. Many photos are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these African-American Biography Library titles: Ray Charles and Zora Neale Hurston.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA African-American Biography Library series. These entries in the competent series trace the lives and contributions of outstanding personalities in the performing arts. Information in each title includes a well-balanced presentation of the trials and triumphs of the subject, fostered by social attitudes during his time. The text, though uninspired, is useful. Formulaic design includes photos, sidebars, and boxed quotes throughout each book. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these African-American Biography Library titles: Duke Ellington, Paul Robeson, and Louis Armstrong.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) YA African-American Biography Library series. These entries in the competent series trace the lives and contributions of outstanding personalities in the performing arts. Information in each title includes a well-balanced presentation of the trials and triumphs of the subject, fostered by social attitudes during his time. The text, though uninspired, is useful. Formulaic design includes photos, sidebars, and boxed quotes throughout each book. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these African-American Biography Library titles: Duke Ellington, Paul Robeson, and Louis Armstrong.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) K-3 Heroes of American History series. Although their brevity sometimes interferes with a nuanced interpretation of history (as when Ford maintains that "FDR did not want America to go to war"), these books tell enough of the story for elementary school students to grasp the importance of their subjects. Many captioned illustrations break up the text, helping young readers better visualize the historic events. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Heroes of American History titles: Clara Barton and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) K-3 Heroes of American History series. The brief text of this book, comprised of simple statements, may serve very young report writers. Almost every page includes a colorful illustration: a map, tinted engraving, oil painting, or photograph. Although the text is bland and oversimplified at times, the volume does an adequate job of conveying to early readers Pocahontas's historical importance. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) K-3 Heroes of American History series. Although their brevity sometimes interferes with a nuanced interpretation of history (as when Ford maintains that "FDR did not want America to go to war"), these books tell enough of the story for elementary school students to grasp the importance of their subjects. Many captioned illustrations break up the text, helping young readers better visualize the historic events. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Heroes of American History titles: Clara Barton and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) K-3 Civil War Library series. Quotes, anecdotes, and historical tidbits (origin of the rebel yell) enliven the discussion of states' rights, slavery, and the preservation of the Union in these Civil War primers. Maps, sidebars, and color and black-and-white illustrations adorn sepia pages. Lincoln includes a facsimile (too small to be read) of the Emancipation Proclamation, and illustrations in this volume are particularly grainy. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Civil War Library titles: The American Civil War, The Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and Lincoln, Slavery, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Civil War Library series. Quotes, anecdotes, and historical tidbits (origin of the rebel yell) enliven the discussion of states' rights, slavery, and the preservation of the Union in these Civil War primers. Maps, sidebars, and color and black-and-white illustrations adorn sepia pages. Lincoln includes a facsimile (too small to be read) of the Emancipation Proclamation, and illustrations in this volume are particularly grainy. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Civil War Library titles: The American Civil War, The Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and Lincoln, Slavery, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Civil War Library series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic text and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images. In an attempt at brevity, some information becomes confusing. Maps, chapter notes, and facsimiles of wartime memorabilia enhance these books. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Civil War Library titles: African-American Soldiers in the Civil War, Daring Women of the Civil War, and Slavery and the Underground Railroad.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Civil War Library series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic text and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images. In an attempt at brevity, some information becomes confusing. Maps, chapter notes, and facsimiles of wartime memorabilia enhance these books. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Civil War Library titles: African-American Soldiers in the Civil War, Daring Women of the Civil War, and Slavery and the Underground Railroad.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Civil War Library series. Quotes, anecdotes, and historical tidbits (origin of the rebel yell) enliven the discussion of states' rights, slavery, and the preservation of the Union in these Civil War primers. Maps, sidebars, and color and black-and-white illustrations adorn sepia pages. Lincoln includes a facsimile (too small to be read) of the Emancipation Proclamation, and illustrations in this volume are particularly grainy. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Civil War Library titles: The American Civil War, The Battle of Gettysburg and Lincoln's Gettysburg Address, and Lincoln, Slavery, and the Emancipation Proclamation.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) K-3 Civil War Library series. These broad overviews examine different aspects of the Civil War. The simplistic text and brief excerpts from firsthand accounts are accompanied by color and black-and-white archival images. In an attempt at brevity, some information becomes confusing. Maps, chapter notes, and facsimiles of wartime memorabilia enhance these books. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Civil War Library titles: African-American Soldiers in the Civil War, Daring Women of the Civil War, and Slavery and the Underground Railroad.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) YA People to Know series. These biographies will give young students personal information about two famous men of the twentieth century and some insight into their careers. Adult support may be needed to help less able readers with life stories that are more detailed and less choppy than many biographies written for the primary grades. The photographs are plentiful and appropriate. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Meeting Famous People titles: Walt Disney and Neil Armstrong.]

Reviewer: Nell Beram