(4) 4-6 Events That Shaped America series. Each of the books in this series covers a great deal of information in very few pages and is therefore full of generalizations. Readers will find a smattering of facts about each state and graphics that do not always elucidate the text. Students would be better served by many other state-themed series already available. There are twelve other new books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Heinemann State Studies titles: Uniquely Arizona, Uniquely Louisiana, Uniquely Indiana, Uniquely Wisconsin, and All around New Jersey.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Behind the Moves series. These formulaic high-interest books introduce each sport and its history, then break down basic and advanced moves, tricks, or techniques. A page of slang terms, standouts in the field, related competitions and organizations, and a chapter on safety are also included. The books are illustrated with action color photos (Wakeboarding would have benefited from a panel of time-sequenced photos). Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Behind the Moves titles: Extreme Mountain Biking Moves, Extreme Rock Climbing Moves, Extreme Freestyle Motocross Moves, and Extreme Wakeboarding Moves.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Behind the Moves series. These formulaic high-interest books introduce each sport and its history, then break down basic and advanced moves, tricks, or techniques. A page of slang terms, standouts in the field, related competitions and organizations, and a chapter on safety are also included. The books are illustrated with action color photos (Wakeboarding would have benefited from a panel of time-sequenced photos). Directory, reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Behind the Moves titles: Extreme Mountain Biking Moves, Extreme Rock Climbing Moves, Extreme Freestyle Motocross Moves, and Extreme Wakeboarding Moves.]

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 20th Century Perspectives series. Double-page spreads, crowded with captioned archival photographs and reproductions, introduce the African-American writers, artists, and intellectuals who participated in the Harlem Renaissance of the early twentieth century. Boxed text provides interesting asides to give a more complete picture of the influences on this remarkable exposition of talent. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Deborah L. Thompson