(4) YA Ancient World Leaders series. These books delve into historical, social, and political theories specific to each ancient world leader. The texts, though informative, can be dry, and some speak more generally about the ancient cultures than about the leaders themselves. Archival photographs and sidebars break up the pages; additional maps and/or illustrations would have been helpful. Most volumes include glossaries and website resources. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind. Review covers these Ancient World Leaders titles: Nefertiti, Hammurabi, Queen of Sheba, Ramses the Great, and King David.

Reviewer: T. Borregaard

(3) YA Milestones in American History series. These volumes provide accessible, lively introductions to important time periods in American history. After presenting background information, the books focus on people and events that helped shape the nation. Many quotations, sidebars, art reproductions, and maps support the texts. Excerpts from primary source materials also help give readers a sense of time and place. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Milestones in American History titles: The Stock Market Crash of 1929, The Monroe Doctrine, The Transcontinental Railroad, and The Treaty of Paris.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) YA Ancient World Leaders series. Each of the books in this series profiles a leader whose military exploits had a huge impact not only in his own lifetime but also today. While Charlemagne and Genghis are mostly well documented, Attila provides no sources for speeches given by its subject. The books are illustrated with sometimes too-small color reproductions and maps. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Ancient World Leaders titles: Charlemagne, Attila the Hun, and Genghis Khan.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman