(4) 4-6 Eyewitness Books series. In association with the Smithsonian, this new updated scrapbook follows the chronology of U.S. presidential history to peek in at the life and times of each First Lady through Melania Trump. Portraits, photos of some of the outfits on display at the Smithsonian, artifacts of the elections, and special mementos are scrambled together on the busy pages. While superficial, this is suitable for browsing. Websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) 4-6 DK Biography series. Well-rounded biographies of four twentieth-century notables are hampered by an occasional glibness of tone (e.g., a discussion of overcrowded hospitals in Kennedy includes the phrase "you do the math"). Nearly every page contains a photo or a reproduction, increasing the books' accessibility, although the pages are a bit crowded due to the small trim size. Each book features an illustrated timeline. Websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these DK Biography titles: Helen Keller, John F. Kennedy, Martin Luther King, Jr., and Anne Frank.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 DK Smithsonian series. This densely designed guide to the U.S. presidents and their spouses (or "official hostesses") features biographical sketches illustrated with portraits, photos, and pictures of period artifacts. The space allotted to text is limited, so the coverage is superficial, but sidebars of "key events" provide some additional details. A brief appendix offers comparative facts, including religious affiliations, birthplaces, and electoral results. Ind.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(4) 4-6 Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Books series. In association with the Smithsonian, this scrapbook follows the chronology of U.S. presidential history to peek in at the life and times of each first lady. Portraits, photos of some of the outfits on display at the Smithsonian, artifacts of the elections, and special mementos are scrambled together on the busy pages. While superficial, this is suitable for browsing. A list of resources would have been helpful. Ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt