(4) YA Perspectives on Modern World History series. Each dense volume presents a collection of essays and articles that explore a critical point in modern world history. The events are discussed from multiple perspectives, including views from those who participated in them or were otherwise key figures. The writing covers historical background, controversies, and personal viewpoints. A few pictures, sidebars, and pull-quotes supplement each text-heavy book. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Perspectives on Modern World History titles: The John F. Kennedy Assassination, The Attack on Pearl Harbor, and The Cuban Missile Crisis.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Perspectives on Modern World History series. This collection of essays explores perspectives on the Holocaust. "Historical Background" essays provide overviews; the "Controversies" and "Personal Narratives" sections look at individual viewpoints. The volume is text heavy, with some pictures, sidebars, and pull-quotes providing supplementary information. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Perspectives on Modern World History series. Each volume presents a collection of essays that explore a critical point in American history. The events are discussed from multiple perspectives, including from people who participated or played key roles. Sections cover historical background, controversies, and personal viewpoints. A few pictures, sidebars, and pull-quotes supplement each text-heavy volume. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Perspectives on Modern World History titles: 9/11 and The Great Depression.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Issues on Trial series. This book gathers primary and secondary source documents (court decisions and dissenting opinions, journal articles, etc.) to look at different sides of the issues related to terrorism. Bias-free case overviews and short introductions to each document aid understanding, but the dense text blocks and legal jargon are tough to slog through. Organizations to contact are appended. Reading list. Ind.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett