(4) 4-6 I Was There series. Illustrated by Greg Ruhl. Interspersed with sidebars and reproductions of artwork and original illustrations, the lengthy text tells the life story of William Marshal, one of the most successful knights of the twelfth century and regent to Henry, the son of Eleanor of Aquitaine. Fictionalized dialogue and thoughts detract from the presentation, and the book's format is cramped and cluttered, but the biographical information is accurate and engrossing. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anne St. John

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Greg Ruhl. This story of the Apollo moon landing tells of both the historic space flight and the feelings of eleven-year-old Jan Aldrin as she watches events from Earth and waits for her father's return. Illustrated with color photographs and perhaps unnecessary original artwork, this cogent introduction is given added interest by supplying a child's perspective. A time line is included. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 I Was There series. Illustrated by Greg Ruhl. Text, illustrations, and color photographs provide accurate information about myriad aspects of mummies, from their religious significance to the ancient practice of boiling them to make ointments. Also explained is how scientific study of mummies can help us learn about these people's lives. Young browsers drawn to the photos will likely be lured into reading the informative text. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Joan Scanlon McMath

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Greg Ruhl. Following a brief account of the archaeological excavation of the Great Temple of the Aztecs in the 1970s, Tanaka describes the rise of Aztec power and its influential culture and the conquering of Moctezuma and the Aztecs by Cort_s and his Spanish soldiers. Informative sidebars and color photos and reproductions complement the engrossing text, which is marred by unnecessary fictionalized dialogue. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Jack Forman