(4) K-3 Premier Presidents series. The cursory presidential biography series continues. The texts, written in short, choppy sentences, provide little in the way of detail or new information, but an age-appropriate layout features a large font, plenty of white space, and several captioned photos or paintings. Trump focuses (by publication-date necessity) on the 2016 campaign and his pre-presidency business ventures. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Premier Presidents titles: Donald Trump, James Monroe, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, Andrew Jackson, Grover Cleveland, James Carter, and Woodrow Wilson.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(4) K-3 History Maker Bios series. These simple biographies offer young readers a glimpse into the early lives, careers, and achievements of notable Americans. The books include quotes from the subjects, chapter head art (unfortunately, amateurishly cartoonish), and archival photos, illustrations, and reproductions of primary source materials. Sentences are short, and the books are appropriately geared toward children gaining confidence in their reading skills. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Susan B. Anthony, John Adams, and Jimmy Carter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) YA Presidential Leaders series. These generally informative biographies of six American presidents are marred by some misleading information and jarring transitions. Black-and-white captioned photographs of the subjects and sidebars on relevant people and events extend the text. Report writers will find the basic facts here but will need to look elsewhere for more comprehensive coverage. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Presidential Leaders titles: John Adams, Bill Clinton, Ronald Reagan, Jimmy Carter, Abraham Lincoln, and George Washington.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Notable Americans series. The career of Jimmy Carter, from his childhood and Navy days through his presidency and current work for international peace, is presented in clear prose; his personality is mainly delineated through anecdotes and quotes. Overall, this biography, whose few black-and-white photos are small and poorly reproduced, gives a broad, gentle portrait of the humanitarian and Nobel Peace Prize winner. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) 4-6 Major World Leaders series. Students researching current events will appreciate these volumes about six newsworthy subjects. Workmanlike prose balances biographical details with information--both positive and negative--about how these political figures have led, or continue to lead, their countries. The accompanying color photos are often pallid. Timelines are included. There are six other fall 2002 books in this series. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Major World Leaders titles: Jimmy Carter, George W. Bush, Anwar Sadat, Saddam Hussein, Vladimir Putin, and Yasir Arafat.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta