(4) K-3 Pull Ahead Books series. These slim, square biographies for early independent readers only skim the surface of their subjects' lives, but they are effective in providing readers with a general sense of why these historical figures are important. Key events are noted in brief chapters; the text is supported by photographs and reproductions of maps, paintings, and other period material. Timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pull Ahead Books titles: Susan B. Anthony,Thomas Jefferson, and Mohandas Gandhi.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Ultimate Cars series. A flat though well-researched text introduces the history of each automobile and the makers behind their success. Archival material combines with both black-and-white and color photographs to provide an accessible resource for classic car enthusiasts, though even they may tire of the relentless listing of each model, make, and year. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Ultimate Cars titles: Thunderbird, Beetle, Camaro, Maserati, Mercedes-Benz, and Rolls-Royce.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(4) 4-6 American Moments series. Highlighting specific moments in American history, these overviews discuss events as well as what preceded and followed them, and introduce prominent people involved. Despite their dry tone, the books, illustrated with stock photos, will be useful resources for school reports. There are seven other spring 2004 books in this series. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Moments titles: The Boston Tea Party, The Great Depression, The Assassination of John F. Kennedy, The California Gold Rush, and The Gettysburg Address.

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(4) 4-6 American Moments series. Highlighting specific moments in American history, these overviews discuss events as well as what preceded and followed them, and introduce prominent people involved. Despite their dry tone, the books, illustrated with stock photos, will be useful resources for school reports. There are seven other spring 2004 books in this series. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Moments titles: The Boston Tea Party, The Great Depression, The Assassination of John F. Kennedy, The California Gold Rush, and The Gettysburg Address.

Reviewer: Becky Levine

(4) 4-6 American Moments series. Highlighting specific moments in American history, these overviews discuss events as well as what preceded and followed them, and introduce prominent people involved. Despite their dry tone, the books, illustrated with stock photos, will be useful resources for school reports. There are seven other spring 2004 books in this series. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these American Moments titles: The Boston Tea Party, The Great Depression, The Assassination of John F. Kennedy, The California Gold Rush, and The Gettysburg Address.

Reviewer: Becky Levine