(4) 4-6 African-American History series. These titles provide basic introductions to these concurrent and related movements, though both suffer from choppily written texts ("Martin Luther King Jr. disagreed. He thought peaceful protests were best"). The timeline goes to 1975 in Power and to 1968 in Civil Rights, which limits readers' ability to contextualize current events. Photos and sidebars supplement the information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these African-American History titles: The Black Power Movement and The Civil Rights Movement.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(4) 4-6 African-American History series. These titles provide basic introductions to these concurrent and related movements, though both suffer from choppily written texts ("Martin Luther King Jr. disagreed. He thought peaceful protests were best"). The timeline goes to 1975 in Power and to 1968 in Civil Rights, which limits readers' ability to contextualize current events. Photos and sidebars supplement the information. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these African-American History titles: The Black Power Movement and The Civil Rights Movement.

Reviewer: Lauren Causey

(4) 4-6 African American History series. Ollhoff profiles individuals and events pivotal to African American history from the 1950s to today. Each topic has its own page and reads like its own article, with little continuity between subjects. Large historical photographs, mostly black and white, accompany the texts, which deal frankly with serious issues including violence, politics, and racism. Glos., ind. Review covers these African American History titles: The Civil Rights Movement and Courage and Growth.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) 4-6 African American History series. This series installment provides an overview of major events, individuals, and topics surrounding slavery and the Civil War. Large historical and contemporary photographs, portraits, maps, and prints fill the pages, though not all are relevant. The dry text deals frankly with many of the serious issues of this historical era. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) 4-6 African American History series. Ollhoff profiles individuals and events pivotal to African American history from the 1950s to today. Each topic has its own page and reads like its own article, with little continuity between subjects. Large historical photographs, mostly black and white, accompany the texts, which deal frankly with serious issues including violence, politics, and racism. Glos., ind. Review covers these African American History titles: The Civil Rights Movement and Courage and Growth.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) 4-6 African American History series. This installment profiles African American educators, activists, scientists, etc., who were exceptional in their areas of expertise. Each piece reads like a separate biography, with little continuity between subjects. Large archival photographs and portraits accompany the accessible entries. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth