(3) K-3 One World, Many Countries series. These serviceable overviews for report writers are liberally illustrated with sharp photos. An introductory chapter in each book often highlights a holiday or festival (Israel includes a minor error). Four chapters then focus on land, government and cities, people and cultures, and daily life. A "Global Connections" page is usually devoted to a social issue. Fast facts are appended. Maps, reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these One World, Many Countries titles: India, Israel, The Philippines, China, Japan, and Vietnam.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) YA Essential Critiques series. These volumes introduce critical theory and provide instructions for understanding historic speeches and works of four famous Americans. Lightly annotated essays modeling the application of criticism through different approaches are included. Each book leads readers through key steps of analysis and encourages readers' own critiques. These are suitable overviews of historic interpretation and essay construction. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Essential Critiques titles: How to Analyze the Works of Frederick Douglass, How to Analyze the Works of Abraham Lincoln, How to Analyze the Works of Franklin D. Roosevelt, and How to Analyze the Works of George Washington.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg