(4) YA People in the News series. These series entries provide a portrait of each subject's childhood, career, and influences. The texts, though superficial, are informative. Sidebars touch on related topics (e.g., Tibet in Dalai Lama, diabetes in Jonas Brothers), controversies (e.g., Fey's portrayal of Sarah Palin, DeGeneres's coming out), and trivia. There are five other spring 2010 books in this series. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these People in the News titles: Tyra Banks, Hillary Clinton, Tina Fey, The Dalai Lama, Jonas Brothers, and Ellen DeGeneres.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) YA In Controversy series. Obesity discusses the condition's origin and causes, how serious the problem is, and how to prevent or reverse it. Stem Cell focuses on scientific background, potential benefits, moral issues, government involvement, and possible alternatives. The dense texts are accompanied by relevant photos, diagrams, sidebars, pull-quotes, and lists of organizations to contact. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these In Controversy titles: Is Stem Cell Research Necessary? and Childhood Obesity.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA Business Leaders series. These books highlight the lives of three entrepreneurs: Dell, developer and CEO of Dell Computers; Winfrey, popular TV talk-show host and successful businesswoman; and world-renowned fashion designer Ralph Lauren. Each person's rise to wealth and fame is described in straightforward text. Photographs add interest to these not particularly inspired but readable biographies. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Business Leaders titles: Michael Dell, Oprah Winfrey, and Ralph Lauren.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg