(3) 4-6 Captured History series. In 1960, four black college students quietly took their seats at a Woolworth's whites-only lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina. By refusing to leave, they set into motion a powerful and effective move toward ending segregation in the South. Along with other archival photos, Jack Moebes's iconic photograph of the sit-in stands at the center of this empathetic, well-researched introduction to the civil rights movement. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Meredith Madyda

(3) 4-6 Captured Science History series. This installment in the Captured History spinoff series examines plastic debris in the world's oceans, using ample photographic documentation of the disastrous effects. An engaging and thought-provoking discussion covers the development of plastics production and society's obsession with the disposable, as well as the ecology of injecting "artificial plastic materials into the tissue of life." Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 4-6 Captured History: Sports series. These volumes each examine the impact of a single famous sports photograph, starting with an in-depth description of the moment captured. The authors then zoom out to examine surrounding events: civil rights unrest in America during the 1968 Mexico City Olympics (Black Power) and Muhammad Ali's sometimes controversial career (Ali's Knockout). An exciting and unique approach to history. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Captured History: Sports titles: Ali's Knockout Punch and Black Power Salute.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 Captured History: Sports series. A competent overview of the Williams sisters' tennis achievements is hampered by an on-and-off relationship with the series' focus on sports photography and the career of photojournalist Mike Blake. While few of the included photos are actually Blake's, the many pictures add interest, and the book provides a good history of tennis and its only gradual acceptance of black players. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton

(3) 4-6 Captured Science History series. This Captured History spinoff series examines a photo's impact on scientific discoveries. Smith-Llera examines the contributions of scientist Rosalind Franklin--specifically her x-rays of DNA fiber--which helped scientists Francis Crick and James Watson develop their theories on the structure of human DNA. An engaging and thought-provoking discussion is illustrated with scientific and archival images. Timeline, reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) 4-6 Fact Finders: American Indian Life series. Each book explores the group's history, including family life and food sources; government relocation efforts such as the Trail of Tears (Creek) and Wisconsin Death March (Ojibwe); and concludes with information about how the groups live today. Though cursory, the books could serve as appropriate introductions for third and fourth graders. Photos and historical art adequately illustrate the texts. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: American Indian Life titles: The Ojibwe and The Creek.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(3) 4-6 Fact Finders: United States by Region series. This series looks at regions of the United States; in each book, four brief but efficient chapters cover people, history, land, climate, daily life, economy, culture, and recreation. Although the topic is broad, teachers and mid-elementary students will welcome the zoomed-out perspective. A clean design of well-captioned photographs, fact boxes, and integrated glossary definitions further the series' appeal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: United States by Region titles: People and Places of the Northeast and People and Places of the Southwest.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Captured World History series. This book examines the history behind the iconic photograph of the Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara taken by photographer Alberto Korda. Smith-Llera provides an engaging overview of the Cuban Revolution and the particular moment in history when the portrait was taken, as well as insight into Guevara, Korda, and the ongoing impact of the photo today. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 Fact Finders: American Indian Life series. Each book begins with the group's history, exploring family life and governing systems; discusses how life changed after the arrival of European explorers and settlers; and concludes with information about how the groups live today. Though cursory, the books could serve as appropriate introductions for third and fourth graders. Photos and historical art adequately illustrate the texts. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: American Indian Life titles: The Sioux and The Iroquois.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey

(4) 4-6 Revolutionary War series. These books offer an abbreviated account of events preceding, during, and following the colonists' fight for independence. Brief biographies showcase leaders of both sides, causes and effects of the conflict are broadly recounted, and a simple chronology highlights significant events. Boxes of text and sidebars are placed atop illustrations and overly decorative graphics. Common Core activities are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Revolutionary War titles: Patriots and Redcoats,Battle for a New Nation, and The Revolutionary War.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg