(4) 4-6 Dorling Kindersley Eyewitness Books series. Photographs by Andy Crawford. This overview of the war is presented in double-page spreads that focus on topics such as occupation and resistance, the wartime roles of women, D-Day, the Holocaust, and the atomic bomb. The sheer amount of material presented in the slim volume results in superficial coverage--though the color photos and historic reproductions do make the book browsable. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Eyewitness Books series. Photographs by Andy Crawford. The subject matter is sure to grab young soccer players and fans, who will enjoy browsing through this compendium. Clear color photos, archival images, and a brief text describe the roles of the referee and goalkeeper, identify various soccer skills, introduce famous players, and showcase equipment, medals, and memorabilia. Unfortunately, the layout is extremely crowded. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Eyewitness Books series. Photographs by Andy Crawford. Various types of crime, including murder, arson, and fraud, are explored in a concise overview that also discusses methods of detection and forms of justice throughout history. Although the layout is a bit crowded, the color photographs, archival reproductions, and succinct captions make the book enjoyably browsable. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.