(3) YA Emphasizing the battles, leaders, and treaties of the eighteenth century, this detailed account of the vanquishing of Native American nations by European newcomers begins with developments in the 1500s and concludes with twentieth-century political victories and rebuilding. Coverage of numerous events and familiar and lesser-known individuals makes this useful as research material. Historical photographs and extensive chapter notes are appended. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Margaret A. Bush

(4) 4-6 The handsome, lavishly illustrated collection includes extensive text making connections between stories and explaining the background of various legends. Unfortunately, there is no index or list of tales, and no sources are listed. Browsers will enjoy the reproductions of classic paintings by such artists as George Cruikshank, Richard Doyle, and Arthur Rackham. Bib.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) YA An introduction explaining the importance of Native American mythology is followed by individual chapters that retell and analyze the myths of specific regions, such as the Plains, the Northwest, and the Arctic. Although creation myths and sacred stories are the central focus, the text grows somewhat unwieldy as less fundamental tales are included. Archival images by masters such as Edward Curtis invigorate the book. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Isabelle Brent. Making appearances among the twenty Celtic tales gathered in this handsome collection are "The Three Blows" from Wales, the Scottish "Molly Whuppie," the Breton story "The Black Cat," and the Cornish "Duffy and the Devil." Full of magic and adventure, some of the tales will resonate with readers as variants of Cinderella and other oft-told stories. The elaborately bordered watercolor paintings are saturated with gold and jewel-like colors.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Divided into four thematic sections, fifty-two well-known and unfamiliar tales are collected here. Detailed paintings reflect each tale's culture and setting, but are accompanied by captions and surrounded by text in a cluttered format. Interesting sidebar notes, illustrated with photographs, movie stills, and archival material, compare stories and add historical information. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.