(4) K-3 Great African Americans series. Each simply written title in this series provides an adequate introduction to a notable African American. Black-and-white photos, often poorly reproduced, extend the text. Large type and short sentences make these books suitable for reluctant readers. Each book includes a timeline, a limited updated bibliography, and a list of websites. There are four other spring 2002 books in this series. Glos., ind. [Review covers these titles: Langston Hughes, Madam C. J. Walker, Mary Church Terrell, Ralph J. Bunche.]

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(3) YA African-American Biographies series. These generally admiring biographies trace the lives of Bunche and Goldberg from their impoverished beginnings through their professional triumphs. Bunche, the statesman who engineered Mideast peace, was the first African American to win a Nobel Prize; Goldberg has combined Oscar-winning film work with humanitarian causes. The accessible texts are illustrated with average quality black-and-white photos. Goldberg contains a filmography. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta