(4) 4-6 Discover Ancient Civilizations series. For upper-elementary-school students, these introductions to ancient civilizations cover origins, government, religion, contributions to culture worldwide, as well as other related topics. The accessible and easy-to-read texts are supported by plenty of well-chosen and -captioned color photos and reproductions. Some sections attempt to span centuries, making those parts seem rushed. Maps, reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Discover Ancient Civilizations titles: Discover Ancient China, Discover Ancient Egypt, Discover Ancient Persia, Discover Ancient Mesopotamia, Discover Ancient Rome, and Discover Ancient Greece.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 America's Wars through Primary Sources series. A brief discussion of events surrounding each conflict provides an adequate background for study of primary sources. Archival photographs, paintings, documents, and maps combine with quotes from soldiers, politicians, family, and the press to provide a comprehensive perspective. The publisher's website includes up-to-date links, and screen shots are included throughout the book. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these America's Wars through Primary Sources titles: Primary Source Accounts of the Vietnam War and Primary Source Accounts of World War I.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 Endangered and Threatened Animals series. Each book lists thirty links to active websites for students researching an endangered or threatened animal. Information about reasons for the species' decline, such as habitat loss, genetic flaws, and food depletion, are outlined, and scientific studies and remedies are proposed. The web page design and screen shots give the books a gimmicky look. Bib., ind. Review covers these Endangered and Threatened Animals titles: The Rhino, The Cheetah, The Otter, The Galápagos Penguin, The Wallaby.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Endangered and Threatened Animals series. Each book lists thirty links to active websites for students researching an endangered or threatened animal. Information about reasons for the species' decline, such as habitat loss, genetic flaws, and food depletion, are outlined, and scientific studies and remedies are proposed. The web page design and screen shots give the books a gimmicky look. Bib., ind. Review covers these Endangered and Threatened Animals titles: The Rhino, The Cheetah, The Otter, The Galápagos Penguin, The Wallaby.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo