(4) YA Constitutional Amendments: Beyond the Bill of Rights series. These volumes of previously published essays, articles, etc., on the title amendments examine their histories and the legal challenges they have encountered, as well as how they have been applied in contemporary times. Each book includes the amendment's text and paraphrased explanation, historical background, and debate/controversies. Though useful for research, the text-dense volumes are visually daunting and unappealing. Reading list, websites. Ind. Review covers these Constitutional Amendments: Beyond the Bill of Rights titles: Amendment XXV and Amendment XVII.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(4) YA Perspectives on Modern World History series. Each volume presents a collection of essays and articles that explore a critical point in modern world history. The events are discussed from multiple perspectives, including views from those who participated in the events or were otherwise key figures. The writing covers historical background, controversies, and personal viewpoints. A few pictures, sidebars, and pull-quotes supplement each text-heavy volume. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Perspectives on Modern World History titles: The End of Apartheid, The Fall of the Berlin Wall, The Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989, and Chernobyl.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Perspectives on Modern World History series. Each volume presents a collection of essays and articles that explore a critical point in modern world history. The events are discussed from multiple perspectives, including views from those who participated in the events or were otherwise key figures. The writing covers historical background, controversies, and personal viewpoints. A few pictures, sidebars, and pull-quotes supplement each text-heavy volume. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Perspectives on Modern World History titles: The End of Apartheid, The Fall of the Berlin Wall, The Tiananmen Square Protests of 1989, and Chernobyl.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(4) YA Constitutional Amendments: Beyond the Bill of Rights series. These anthologies compile previously published articles, essays, speeches, etc., on four post–Bill of Rights amendments, shedding light on their substance and importance. Each book includes the amendment's text and paraphrased explanation, an informative introduction, historical background, and debate/controversies surrounding the issue. Though useful to students doing research, the text-dense volumes include materials mostly available elsewhere. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. Review covers these Constitutional Amendments: Beyond the Bill of Rights titles: Amendment XIII, Amendment XIV, Amendment XIV, Amendment XIX, Amendment XIV, and Amendment XII.

Reviewer: Jack Forman