(4) 4-6 Do You Want to Be a... series. Illustrated by John James. Each volume focuses on how a specific class of people lived in their civilization. Two-page sections regarding one aspect of life contain a brief main text surrounded by illustrations and explanatory captions. While layouts are busy, short blurbs make the volumes browsable. "Interview" questions determine if readers "have what it takes" for each role. There are four other spring 2015 books in this series. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Do You Want to Be a... titles: Do You Want to Be a Medieval Knight?, Do You Want to Be a Samurai Warrior?, Do You Want to Be an Ancient Egyptian Princess?, and Do You Want to Be an Ancient Greek Athlete?.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by John James. Clearly and uncondescendingly, Morley gives enough Egyptian history and culture for context, then focuses on the boy pharaoh Tutankhamen and the elaborate tomb prepared after his early death in 1323 B.C.E. and discovered by Englishman Howard Carter in 1922. Its riches are partly catalogued and explained, with impressive art and a few photos. Timeline. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by John James. These two series books provide introductions to major Egyptian and Greek deities. The pages are crowded with text (some of which is printed in tiny type), text boxes, illustrations, and photographs of artifacts, all of which contribute to information about the particular god or goddess and about life for mere mortals. Report writers who persevere will glean basic facts about the subjects. Glos., ind. [Review covers these titles: Gods and Goddesses: In the Daily Life of the Ancient Egyptians and Gods and Goddesses: In the Daily Life of the Ancient Greeks.]

Reviewer: Jaynia B. Fink

(4) 4-6 Dorling Kindersley Discoveries series. Illustrated by John James & Jim Robins. Various topics are covered on two- or three-page spreads, with brief introductory text and detailed captions for each of the numerous maps, pictures, and photographs. The book design is crowded, but the information will fascinate young readers. One noteworthy feature is the small scroll on each page containing a primary source quote related to the topic. Ind.

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang

(4) 4-6 Dorling Kindersley Discoveries series. Illustrated by Russell Barnet & John James. Much of this book depicts the exhilarating accomplishments and tragic human losses of the expeditions that have tried to climb Everest. Also covered are topics such as the history of the sport, basic skills and equipment, and the geology of mountain formation. The format is busy, but the many photos and illustrations are informative and interesting. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman