(4) 4-6 Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Careers series. This series explores six government agencies involved in protecting the American public. Each book begins by recounting a specific act of terrorism or the precautions that prevented one. The purposes, responsibilities, and operations of the agency and its employees are then discussed. Career opportunities and pay scales are also explained. Photographs, inserts, and sidebars help enliven the dense text. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Careers titles: Border Patrol Agent, Special Agent, Search and Rescue Specialist, Operations Officer, Secret Service Agent, and Air Marshal.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Mighty Military Machines series. This series discusses five types of military vehicles or equipment used in combat. Each book provides information about the machine, including its description, history, operation, and uses. Though the text can be awkwardly worded, it's made more personal by inclusion of vignettes featuring men and women engaged in situations that illustrate use of the equipment. Photographs and sidebars are included. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Mighty Military Machines titles: Fighter Planes, Helicopters, Military Rifles, Humvees, and Submarines.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Internet Library series. Readers working on webpages will find workbook-like instructions and source codes to copy when adding elements like music and animation. Information on Internet research and creating school reports is explained in an accessible way. Boxed screen shots direct readers to webpages with useful supporting information. An unnecessary cartoon computer character highlights information bits. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Internet Library titles: Bringing Photos, Music, and Video into Your Web Page; Creating Animation for Your Web Page; Creating E-Reports and Online Presentations; and Researching on the Internet Using Search Engines, Bulletin Boards, and Listservs.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Internet Library series. Readers working on webpages will find workbook-like instructions and source codes to copy when adding elements like music and animation. Information on Internet research and creating school reports is explained in an accessible way. Boxed screen shots direct readers to webpages with useful supporting information. An unnecessary cartoon computer character highlights information bits. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Internet Library titles: Bringing Photos, Music, and Video into Your Web Page; Creating Animation for Your Web Page; Creating E-Reports and Online Presentations; and Researching on the Internet Using Search Engines, Bulletin Boards, and Listservs.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Internet Library series. Readers working on webpages will find workbook-like instructions and source codes to copy when adding elements like music and animation. Information on Internet research and creating school reports is explained in an accessible way. Boxed screen shots direct readers to webpages with useful supporting information. An unnecessary cartoon computer character highlights information bits. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Internet Library titles: Bringing Photos, Music, and Video into Your Web Page; Creating Animation for Your Web Page; Creating E-Reports and Online Presentations; and Researching on the Internet Using Search Engines, Bulletin Boards, and Listservs.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 Internet Library series. Readers working on webpages will find workbook-like instructions and source codes to copy when adding elements like music and animation. Information on Internet research and creating school reports is explained in an accessible way. Boxed screen shots direct readers to webpages with useful supporting information. An unnecessary cartoon computer character highlights information bits. Reading list. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Internet Library titles: Bringing Photos, Music, and Video into Your Web Page; Creating Animation for Your Web Page; Creating E-Reports and Online Presentations; and Researching on the Internet Using Search Engines, Bulletin Boards, and Listservs.]

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo