(4) 4-6 Edge Books: Library of Weird series. With an attention-grabbing premise, this is a world history book suitable for browsing. Some events, such as when ice blocked the flow of Niagara Falls, are truly interesting; others aren't as alluringly "wacky" as the title suggests (e.g., the Pilgrims "...were actually headed for the Hudson River Valley"). Illustrations, photos, and graphics fill the pages. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Miriam Lang Budin

(4) 4-6 Sports Illustrated Kids: SI Kids' Guide Books series. These randomly organized books discuss different aspects of ethics in and media coverage of sports. Ethics analyzes examples of ethical dilemmas drawn from sports history or hypothetical scenarios and considers sports etiquette. Media covers print and online media as well as PR specialists. Busy graphics, color photos, brief sidebars, and keyword definitions supplement the straightforward texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Sports Illustrated Kids: SI Kids' Guide Books titles: Sports Ethics and Sports Media.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) YA Countries of the World series. These travel guide–like volumes begin with a tourist's view of the title country: "Your plane touches down at the Ezeiza International Airport in Buenos Aires, Argentina." Chapters then cover all the expected details for report-writers: geography, flora and fauna, history, people, culture, politics, economics, and contemporary life. Vivid photographs and useful maps in an eye-pleasing design enliven the presentation. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Countries of the World titles: Brazil and Argentina.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt