(4) YA Inside the Industry series. Each book describes four careers; for example, Arts covers artist, dancer, photographer, and curator. Readers learn what each job entails (e.g., "What Is an Artist?") and what they can do to prepare for these competitive professions ("Would You Make a Good Artist?"). The bland texts, accompanied by young-person-heavy stock photos, could be useful as very general introductions to the title careers. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Inside the Industry titles: The Arts, Engineering, Fashion, and Entertainment.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(3) YA Technology Pioneers series. Each book begins with an overview of the title company's main product, then backtracks to provide a well-narrated history of its conception and development. Key figures (e.g., Craig Newmark of Craigslist, Pierre Omidyar of eBay) are profiled in a way that makes clear their creativity, entrepreneurship, and inextricable links to their respective organizations. Useful photographs are included. Timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Technology Pioneers titles: Nintendo, Craigslist, eBay, and Google.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian