(4) 4-6 Fact Finders: Kids' Translations series. Following a brief context-setting introduction, the complete texts of the title documents are reprinted, surrounded by a paraphrased version of each, photographs and maps, definitions, questions, and additional information. This is a well-conceived concept, though it's likely that some information will get lost on the crowded pages. The concluding chapters provide additional background. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Fact Finders: Kids' Translations titles: The Declaration of Independence in Translation and The Gettysburg Address in Translation.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) K-3 Many Cultures, One World series. This study introduces Canadian city and country life, seasons, family, government, customs, sights of interest, and pets. Standard photographs (snow, Royal Canadian Mounted Police) may catch readers' attention, but the cursory text conveys little in the way of cultural information. A Canadian legend and instructions for a game, a recipe, and a craft enhance the presentation. Addresses, reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Tina Cohen

(4) K-3 Many Cultures, One World series. Focusing on a child's perspective on another culture, these slight country studies introduce city and country life, seasons, family, government, customs, pets, and sights of interest. The color photographs may catch readers' attention, but the cursory text conveys only basic information. A legend and instructions for a game, a recipe, and craft project enhance the presentation. Addresses, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Many Cultures, One World titles: Greece and Ireland.]

Reviewer: Tina Cohen

(4) K-3 Many Cultures, One World series. Eight brief chapters cover a range of topics from laws and customs to pets. Each page contains a couple of paragraphs of superficial information and large color photos. A map, fact box, traditional legend, instructions for a craft and a game, and a recipe are included. The retelling of the Robin Hood legend is illustrated with traditional prints. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) K-3 Many Cultures, One World series. Eight brief chapters superficially cover a range of topics from laws and customs to pets. Each book in this series includes a map, fact box, traditional legend, instructions for a craft and a game, and a recipe. Large, full-color photos appear on every page. Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Many Cultures, One World titles: Japan and China.]

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(4) 4-6 Coming to America series. Unlike the events covered in the other volumes in this formulaic series, the African-American experience of immigration to the United States was not by choice. The horrors of the trip and the wretched use of slaves is aptly told. And there is also the story of resistance as Cinqué took over the Amistad, and slaves escaped north on the Underground Railroad. Archival and contemporary photos illustrate the text. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: M. Jean Greenlaw

(4) 4-6 Coming to America series. Each book in this series includes quotations, maps, timelines, recipes, craft instructions, and brief facts about famous Americans of the pertinent ancestry. Each book is organized into six chapters ("Life in the Old Country," "Arriving in America"), but there is variety among the books. Archival and modern photos illustrate the text. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Coming to America titles: Russian Immigrants, Jewish Immigrants, French Immigrants, Greek Immigrants, and Polish Immigrants.]

Reviewer: M. Jean Greenlaw

(4) 4-6 Coming to America series. The accessible books in this series focus on reasons for immigration, traditional life in the "old country," conditions on the voyages, hardships faced in the United States, and the economic, political, and social advances made. Soft edges around the photos give the archival pictures a sentimental feeling while the contemporary color photos just look odd. Included are a recipe (no warnings about adult help), a time line, and places to write and visit. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Coming to America titles: German Immigrants, 1820-1920; Irish Immigrants, 1840-1920; Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900; Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Immigrants, 1820-192; Italian Immigrants, 1880-1920; Japanese Immigrants, 1850-1950.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) 4-6 Coming to America series. The accessible books in this series focus on reasons for immigration, traditional life in the "old country," conditions on the voyages, hardships faced in the United States, and the economic, political, and social advances made. Soft edges around the photos give the archival pictures a sentimental feeling while the contemporary color photos just look odd. Included are a recipe (no warnings about adult help), a time line, and places to write and visit. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Coming to America titles: German Immigrants, 1820-1920; Irish Immigrants, 1840-1920; Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900; Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Immigrants, 1820-192; Italian Immigrants, 1880-1920; Japanese Immigrants, 1850-1950.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt