(4) 4-6 Big Brands series. This series provides insight into the workings of four mega-corporations. Each book presents a brief history of the company's founding and struggles encountered on its way to success. Operational procedures and key individuals involved in creating the "household" brand are discussed. Photographs, statistics, quotes from company leaders, and even a few trade secrets add interest, but the busy design is distracting. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Brands titles: Minecraft, McDonald's, Samsung, and Amazon.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Find Your Talent series. Animation encourages trying out various media; Movie provides directions for screenwriting, shooting, editing, etc.; Photos explains concepts including composition and depth of field. Anecdotes about famous artists make pipe dreams seem possible; the busy collage-style layout may appeal to kids willing scrutinize the pages. Some of the advice seems like common sense. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Find Your Talent titles:Make an Animation, Make a Movie!, and Take Great Photos.

Reviewer: Allison Cole

(4) 4-6 On the Radar: Street Style series. Edgy topics with "pros and cons" will provoke discussion. The daring art represents whimsical self-expression in a variety of wacky forms. The chaotic page design may challenge some readers. The many flavors of hip "street style" include branding (like Coke and Apple), street art, tattoos, piercings, and spray paintings. Is it attractive? Is it legal? Readers can judge for themselves. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these On the Radar: Street Style titles: Cool Brands, Graffiti Culture, Body Decoration, and Street Art.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(4) 4-6 On the Radar: Street Style series. Edgy topics with "pros and cons" will provoke discussion. The daring art represents whimsical self-expression in a variety of wacky forms. The chaotic page design may challenge some readers. The many flavors of hip "street style" include branding (like Coke and Apple), street art, tattoos, piercings, and spray paintings. Is it attractive? Is it legal? Readers can judge for themselves. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these On the Radar: Street Style titles: Cool Brands, Graffiti Culture, Body Decoration, and Street Art.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo