(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These revised and updated volumes examine the geography, population, economy, relationships (some strained) with other countries, and additional topics related to North Korea and Saudi Arabia. Though the books are relatively light on culture and history, report writers may find them useful to gather facts and figures. Photographs of varying quality and relevance appear throughout. Saudi Arabia includes a glossary. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Saudi Arabia and North Korea.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These formulaic books discuss climate, geography, history, government, economy, and culture in clearly written chapters divided into manageable subheadings and illustrated with photographs. Iran's and North Korea's strained relations with other countries are discussed, along with internal challenges that face each. Iran and Korea include bibliographies. Map, reading list, timeline. Ind. [Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Iran, Kazakhstan, India, and North Korea.]

Reviewer: Christina Dorr