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Miller, Mara
3 Reviews
(4)
YA
Issues in Focus Today series.
This book gives a broad overview of the historical antecedents, critical events, prominent individuals, and political, social, and cultural impact of the September 11 terrorist attacks. The text, including sidebars, is dry but clear and accessible. Photographs (most from the Associated Press) set in a textbooklike design help illustrate the information. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
(4)
YA
Issues in Focus Today series.
This series entry gives a broad overview of the historical antecedents, critical events, prominent individuals, and political, social, and cultural impact of the second Iraq War. The text, including sidebars, is dry but clear and accessible. A map and photographs (most from the Associated Press) set in a textbooklike design help illustrate the material. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo
(4)
4-6
From Many Cultures, One History series.
These books offer broad treatment of their subjects. The most effective chapters in Latino begin with stories about real people. Little Rock touches on the complexities of desegregation for both blacks and whites. Well-captioned photos and sidebars enhance the books. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these From Many Cultures, One History titles: Triumphs and Struggles for Latino Civil Rights and School Desegregation and the Story of the Little Rock Nine.
Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett
3 reviews
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