(4) YA Business Leaders series. This book presents brief biographies of six women: Martha Matilda Harper, Annie M. Turnbo Malone, Madam C. J. Walker, Helena Rubinstein, Elizabeth Arden, and Estée Lauder. By developing beauty products then employing creative marketing techniques and shrewd business practices, each woman built a financial empire. Future entrepreneurs will gain inspiration from the readable if unexciting text and engaging archival photographs. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA Extremely detailed and well-researched, this is the story of courageous women who flew transport planes, trained flight crews, and risked their lives testing old and new aircraft. Despite a lack of support from the military hierarchy, the WASPs were determined not to be limited by traditional gender roles and endured hazardous conditions and demanding schedules.Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(4) YA U.S. Military Branches and Careers series. This formulaic series entry traces the history of the U.S. Air Force, discusses career specialties available to enlisted personnel and officers, and explores the roles of women and minorities. Occasional information boxes spotlight famous veterans, such as Chuck Yeager, and notable aircraft. Accompanied by rather gray black-and-white photos, the book will be helpful to those considering a military career. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta