(4) YA In United States History series. In these informative volumes, originally published under slightly different titles in the In American History series, four seminal events in United States history are recounted in detailed but never dull prose. Unfortunately, the black-and-white photos have been removed from these new editions, making for dense packages. There are four other fall 2014 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Ind. Review covers these In United States History titles: The Battle of the Little Bighorn in United States History, The Watergate Scandal in United States History, The Industrial Revolution in United States History, and The Reconstruction of the South After the Civil War in United States History.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 In American History series. The earlier telegraph and the later telephone revolutionized communication in America. In a sometimes clumsy fashion, this book outlines the development of the two technologies, including background information on the inventors. Black-and-white pictures include a reproduction of Bell's earliest sketches. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(4) 4-6 In American History series. Beginning with a summary of events leading up to the conflic, Gettysburg then provides a day-by-day account of the battle. The blandly written Pony Express describes what led to this mail delivery system and explains its legacy. Worth's rather unfocused survey discusses nineteenth-century expansion and its consequences. The books include excerpts from source documents and archival photos and reproductions, which are unexpectional in the Gaines and Worth volumes. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 In American History series. Seven important chapters in American history are recounted in volumes that identify participants, discuss the prevailing political and public opinions of each era, and outline its historical legacy. The books are clearly written though incomplete in some aspects; selections from historic documents or primary sources are included in boxed sections. The volumes' black-and-white photos are often too dark. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA In American History series. In these informative volumes, three seminal events in United States history are recounted in detailed, but never dull prose. Though 'Lincoln''s tighter focus allows for more gripping storytelling than in 'Industrial' and 'Watergate', each proves absorbing reading. Unfortunately, the quality of the scattered black-and-white photographs does not equal that of the texts. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.