(4) YA Kops profiles Alice Paul, a prominent U.S. suffragist and women's rights activist, and gives glancing attention to intersectional issues. Frequently jailed, Paul led hunger strikes and argued for a combative approach to activism while others warned against such "undignified actions." Paul's story, inherently thrilling and inspiring, is undermined by the book's staid design and narration. An author's note and "Who Is Who" bios are appended. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Claire E. Gross

(4) 4-6 Discover Ancient Civilizations series. For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Ancient Civilizations titles: Discover Ancient China, Discover Ancient Egypt, Discover Ancient Persia, Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Discover Ancient Rome, and Discover Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 In 1919, a giant molasses tank broke, flooding a Boston neighborhood, resulting in much damage and death. The cause of the disaster, either anarchist terrorists or greedy capitalist neglect, remains in doubt. Though the audience is likely to be limited, accessible writing and a handsome book design make this an inviting account for those interested in the event. A cast of characters is appended. Ind.

Reviewer: Jonathan Hunt

(3) K-3 Searchlight Books: What's Amazing About Space? series. Space technologies are the focus of these two volumes. Detailed information is provided about the robots and probes used on various space missions, daily life and work aboard the ISS, and the science experiments conducted in the discussed settings. Well-captioned photographs show scientists and astronauts, robots, probes and spacecraft, and planetary surfaces. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Searchlight Books: What's Amazing About Space? titles: Exploring Space Robots and Exploring the International Space Station.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford

(3) YA Unearthing Ancient Worlds series. Each volume begins with a snapshot look at life in the title city, then moves on to detail the first excavations at its site. Important figures involved in the historical digs are then introduced, and readers follow along as the archaeologists make their groundbreaking discoveries. Numerous sidebars, maps, and illustrations provide additional information about the sites and excavation details. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Unearthing Ancient Worlds titles: Palenque and Pompeii.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Civil War series. This series offers readable, factually sound biographies of Civil War-era leaders. Small, gray sidebars pop up occasionally to link the biography to events in the lives of other famous Americans of the period, specifically those featured in other books of the series. Archival photos, engravings, and a few color portraits, without bibliographic citations, serve as illustrations. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Civil War titles: Frederick Douglass, John Brown, Andrew Johnson, Stonewall Jackson, Robert E. Lee, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln.]

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(3) 4-6 Civil War series. The books in this series consistently recount key Civil War battles in a readable text that makes judicious use of quotes from participants (though the sources of the quotes are not attributed). Supplemental information about notable figures, locations, and incidents is included in sidebars, while historical reproductions and occasional photographs add further accessibility to the brief books. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Civil War titles: The Battle of Antietam, The Battle of Gettysburg, The Battle of Vicksburg, The Battle of Bull Run.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Wild Birds of Prey! series. Each volume focuses on a raptor family, covering the various species in the group, habitats, hunting style and prey, courtship, nesting, and raising of young. The texts are sometimes confusing in distinguishing the habits of the different species, but the clear color photos, with many action shots, help with identification and appreciation of these powerful birds. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam