(3) 4-6 Captured History: Sports series. These volumes each examine the impact of a single famous sports photograph, starting with an in-depth description of the moment captured. The authors then zoom out to examine surrounding events: civil rights unrest in America during the 1968 Mexico City Olympics (Black Power) and Muhammad Ali's sometimes controversial career (Ali's Knockout). An exciting and unique approach to history. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Captured History: Sports titles: Ali's Knockout Punch and Black Power Salute.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Spies! series. This series delves into the world of espionage and spycraft. Each focusing on a different modern era, the books cover famous figures, such as the Rosenbergs and Edward Snowden, but also lesser-known agents. The insights into spies' motivations and the mechanics behind their craft make for exciting, interesting reads. Photographs and sidebars provide additional nuggets of information. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review cover these Spies! titles: Deep-Cover Spies and Double-Crossers of the Cold War and Cyber Spies and Secret Agents of Modern Times.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Spies! series. This series delves into the world of espionage and spycraft. Each focusing on a different modern era, the books cover famous figures, such as the Rosenbergs and Edward Snowden, but also lesser-known agents. The insights into spies' motivations and the mechanics behind their craft make for exciting, interesting reads. Photographs and sidebars provide additional nuggets of information. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review cover these Spies! titles: Deep-Cover Spies and Double-Crossers of the Cold War and Cyber Spies and Secret Agents of Modern Times.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) 4-6 Captured History: Sports series. These volumes each examine the impact of a single famous sports photograph, starting with an in-depth description of the moment captured. The authors then zoom out to examine surrounding events: civil rights unrest in America during the 1968 Mexico City Olympics (Black Power) and Muhammad Ali's sometimes controversial career (Ali's Knockout). An exciting and unique approach to history. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Captured History: Sports titles: Ali's Knockout Punch and Black Power Salute.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 Captured History: Sports series. A competent overview of the Williams sisters' tennis achievements is hampered by an on-and-off relationship with the series' focus on sports photography and the career of photojournalist Mike Blake. While few of the included photos are actually Blake's, the many pictures add interest, and the book provides a good history of tennis and its only gradual acceptance of black players. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Roger Sutton

(3) 4-6 Captured History: Sports series. These books tell exciting sports stories through the lens of photojournalism. The historical backdrops to the featured soccer (1999 Women's World Cup) and hockey (1980 Olympics) heroics and the aftermaths are explored, and biographical information is included on the teams' major players and on the photojournalists, whose photos complement the well-written texts. The books' spacious design is inviting. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Captured History: Sports titles: What a Kick and Miracle on Ice.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 Captured History: Sports series. These books tell exciting sports stories through the lens of photojournalism. The historical backdrops to the featured soccer (1999 Women's World Cup) and hockey (1980 Olympics) heroics and the aftermaths are explored, and biographical information is included on the teams' major players and on the photojournalists, whose photos complement the well-written texts. The books' spacious design is inviting. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Captured History: Sports titles: What a Kick and Miracle on Ice.

Reviewer: Jack Forman

(3) 4-6 Captured History series. Each excellent volume focuses on the impact of an iconic photo from a moment in history, here the deadly Kent State Vietnam War protest and the 9/11 terror attacks. In fascinating, engaging detail, each text describes events leading up to the photographed moment before zooming out to describe the larger historical moment, the photographer's background, and the image's ongoing legacy. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Captured History titles: Death at Kent State and Ground Zero.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Captured World History series. This fascinating volume examines the iconic photograph of the Hindenburg explosion in 1937. With engaging detail, Burgan walks us through the events leading up to the moment of the explosion, the preceding history of airship travel, and the aftermath of the disaster. The photographer's experience and the legacy of the photo are also considered. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Inspiring Stories series. Colonial-era slave Wheatley was the first African American poet to publish a book. In the early 1900s, Walker became extremely wealthy through her own hair-care business initiatives and fought for racial equality. With background information on each historical period, these well-documented, accessible biographies of African American women will be useful for reports. Period illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Inspiring Stories titles: Phillis Wheatley and Madam C. J. Walker.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Inspiring Stories series. He rode in Teddy Roosevelt's second inaugural parade and was one of the most photographed Native Americans of his time. With lots of primary sources, this well-documented, accessible biography, suitable for school reports, includes much information on Geronimo's life as a warrior and as a prisoner of the United States. Period illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Captured History series. Each excellent volume focuses on the impact of an iconic photo from a moment in history, here the deadly Kent State Vietnam War protest and the 9/11 terror attacks. In fascinating, engaging detail, each text describes events leading up to the photographed moment before zooming out to describe the larger historical moment, the photographer's background, and the image's ongoing legacy. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Captured History titles: Death at Kent State and Ground Zero.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Captured World History series. This book examines the history behind the iconic photograph of the Cuban revolutionary Che Guevara taken by photographer Alberto Korda. Smith-Llera provides an engaging overview of the Cuban Revolution and the particular moment in history when the portrait was taken, as well as insight into Guevara, Korda, and the ongoing impact of the photo today. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Inspiring Stories series. Colonial-era slave Wheatley was the first African American poet to publish a book. In the early 1900s, Walker became extremely wealthy through her own hair-care business initiatives and fought for racial equality. With background information on each historical period, these well-documented, accessible biographies of African American women will be useful for reports. Period illustrations and photographs are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following Inspiring Stories titles: Phillis Wheatley and Madam C. J. Walker.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) 4-6 What You Didn't Know About the American Revolution series. These dense, detailed volumes examine specific aspects of the American Revolution. Full-color illustrations, maps, and charts are featured throughout and serve as welcome breaks from the almost-overlong narratives. Still, the books are thoroughly researched and well written and will please young history buffs (and their teachers). Critical thinking questions are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. The review covers the following What You Didn't Know About the American Revolution titles: The Untold Story of the Battle of Saratoga and The Untold Story of the Black Regiment.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 What You Didn't Know About the American Revolution series. These dense, detailed volumes examine specific aspects of the American Revolution. Full-color illustrations, maps, and charts are featured throughout and serve as welcome breaks from the almost-overlong narratives. Still, the books are thoroughly researched and well written and will please young history buffs (and their teachers). Critical thinking questions are included. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. The review covers the following What You Didn't Know About the American Revolution titles: The Untold Story of the Battle of Saratoga and The Untold Story of the Black Regiment.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Captured History series. This well-paced and -written book depicts the work of the sometimes-disparaged, sometimes-admired photographer Edward S. Curtis, who filmed and photographed the disappearing population of Native Americans around the turn of the twentieth century. A spacious page design, which includes plenty of Curtis's portrait and documentary photos of Native Americans, enhances the presentation. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano

(4) 4-6 What Were They Fighting For? series. A dry but informative text provides a broad overview of the Civil War. Captioned black-and-white photos and occasional sidebars complement the basic explanation of what motivated the North and the South to go to war. Upper-elementary and middle school students will find the book useful for reports. Reading list, timelime. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(4) 4-6 What Were They Fighting For? series. A useful text provides a broad overview of World War II and adequate examination of what motivated Allied and Axis forces to join the war. Captioned black-and-white photos and occasional sidebars complement the serviceable narrative. Upper-elementary and middle school students will find the book useful for reports. Reading list, timelime. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jennifer M. Brabander

(3) 4-6 Captured History series. Andrew J. Russell's job was to "document one of the largest construction projects ever attempted in the United States": the building of a transcontinental railroad. In 1869, he took "The Champagne Photo," famously recording eastern and western track-layers meeting in the middle of the country. In a spacious design, the well-written narrative is illustrated with numerous archival photographs. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Sian Gaetano