(4) 4-6 See American History series. Illustrated by Mort Künstler. Axelrod (Revolutionary) and Robertson (Civil; West) describe major facets of two American wars and the exploration and "settlement" of the American west. Each spread contains an accurate, matter-of-factly written summary about an event, animated and informed by Künstler's color paintings and portraits, but there are inadequate textual transitions between sections. An appendix identifies "key people" who played important roles in these historical periods. Timeline. Review covers the following See American History titles: The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, and The Wild West.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 See American History series. Illustrated by Mort Künstler. Robertson's straightforward, factual text--enhanced by Künstler's detail-driven color paintings and portraits--focuses on American military strategy and activity during WWII. Each spread accurately and succinctly summarizes a major war event, but with very little transition. Endpaper maps display the European and Pacific theaters. An appendix briefly describes the military and political leaders who played important roles in the war. Timeline.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) 4-6 See American History series. Illustrated by Mort Künstler. Axelrod (Revolutionary) and Robertson (Civil; West) describe major facets of two American wars and the exploration and "settlement" of the American west. Each spread contains an accurate, matter-of-factly written summary about an event, animated and informed by Künstler's color paintings and portraits, but there are inadequate textual transitions between sections. An appendix identifies "key people" who played important roles in these historical periods. Timeline. Review covers the following See American History titles: The Revolutionary War, The Civil War, and The Wild West.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) YA Stonewall Jackson, a poor orphan, graduated near the top of his West Point class, fought heroically in the Mexican War, taught at a military academy, and became a general in the Confederate Army. Relying on primary and secondary sources, Robertson details Jackson's legendary life. Maps and archival drawings and photos enhance this clearly written portrait. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman