(3) K-3 Illustrated by Steven Salerno. This absorbing picture-book biography of the engineer and inventor focuses on the design, construction, and success of his twenty-six-story observation wheel at the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, later known as the Ferris wheel. Young readers will be drawn into Salerno's energetic, bright mixed-media illustrations, which strike the perfect balance between wonder, technical detail, and historical accuracy. "More About George Ferris" is appended. Bib.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(2) 4-6 Kraft's strong narrative conveys Roosevelt's robust personality, particularly his boyish enthusiasm for getting into the thick of things. Roosevelt's own words, and those of his contemporaries (inconsistently documented), paint a picture of both character and temperament. Archival reproductions not only show Roosevelt in a number of settings, but also give a visual record of early-twentieth-century American society. Chronology, directory. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Betty Carter | Horn Book Magazine Issue: November, 2003

(3) YA The eight important court cases recounted and analyzed include the Scopes "Monkey" trial, the Simpson murder case, and the Supreme Court's ruling on Brown v. the Board of Education. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs, the readable text contains background information on each crime or controversy, presents a balanced overview of each trial, and discusses both contemporary and latter-day opinions of each case. No source notes are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta