(4) 4-6 First Peoples series. Historically, Bedouins were nomadic Arab desert dwellers; the Kurds were early inhabitants of parts of Iran, Iraq, and Turkey. Each of these series books gives a cursory introduction to one of these ethnic groups, discussing culture, traditions, history, and life today. The sketchy text is enhanced with color photographs and sidebars in a busy design. A list of additional resources, including websites, is appended. Glos., ind. [Review covers these First Peoples titles: The Kurds of Asia and The Bedouin of the Middle East.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg