(3) YA America's Great Political Families series. This well-written, thoroughly researched series delves into the lives and careers of presidential families, providing in-depth looks at multiple family members. From family histories and drama to political scandals, criticisms, and maneuvers, each subject is explored in a clear, objective, and engaging way. Each volume includes archival photos, a family tree, and appended "fun facts." Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers the following America's Great Political Families titles: The Kennedys, The Roosevelts, The Bushes, and The Clintons.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(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) 4-6 United States Presidents series. These coherent and useful but bland biographies of three twentieth-century presidents have been updated with minor textual additions and a few more bibliographical references. Illustrated with black-and-white photos and reproductions of "source documents" (such as Nixon's letter of resignation), each volume ends with a chapter discussing the historical legacy of its subject. Addresses, reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these United States Presidents titles: Bill Clinton, Harry S. Truman, and Richard M. Nixon.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) YA The historic impeachment of Bill Clinton is recounted in a clearly written, well-balanced text. Cohen introduces key players, discusses the political agendas on both sides of the issue, and summarizes a year's worth of events in neutral, fast-paced prose that never lapses into poor taste. Familiar black-and-white photographs and a chronology are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Crime, Justice, and Punishment series. Compared to most books about President Clinton's impeachment, this one goes into greater detail about the sexual acts involved. Chapters on the founding fathers' intentions and, more obscurely, the seriousness of perjury and the dry historical precedents will likely be of limited interest to the intended audience. The sequence of the trial is clearly depicted, but the behind-the-scenes political maneuvers are not mentioned. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) YA Famous Trials series. Beginning with a thorough historical grounding for each case, these books clearly explain the legal issues while using primary and secondary sources to report each trial impartially. Sidebars add dimension to the trials' major figures, and small black-and-white photos add immediacy. Credible interpretations of the trials' long-term effects make these especially valuable resources. Impeachment avoids salacious details. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 United States Presidents series. Acknowledging that it is still too soon to determine Clinton's legacy as a president, this rushed, formulaic biography traces his life from childhood through the impeachment scandal. Although personal flaws and professional missteps are noted, the overall portrait of the president is generally quite flattering. Black-and-white photos and occasional "source documents" illustrate the text. A time line is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Overcoming Adversity series. Published spring 1998.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta