(4) K-3 A+ Books: World of Colors series. From the orange of Uluru (Ayers Rock) and green eucalyptus leaves to the white of the Sydney Opera House and brown Vegemite, Australia's colorful geography and culture are presented through a series of snapshots with superficial accompanying text. Though overall context is lacking, the book's playful design, including bubbly font and large-format photographs, will appeal to young geography students. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) K-3 A+ Books: World of Colors series. Large, bright photographs bring Egypt to life through an emphasis on its colors, from the browns of pyramids and baklava to the blue waters of the Nile and Suez Canal to the white of mosque domes. With its superficial text and bubbly font, the book is aimed at very young geography students; lack of contextual information limits its utility for older children. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) K-3 A+ Books: World of Colors series. From the white of the Taj Mahal to the golden lights of Diwali, large color-saturated photos bring India's geography and society to life. The accompanying surface-level text gives brief information about India's history, economy, and culture. This browsable book will be useful only as a very basic introduction to a social studies unit. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Norah Piehl

(4) K-3 Colors of the World series. In the books in this series, each of ten double-page spreads features a color, the color's name is translated into the country's national language, along with the phonetic pronunciation (Russia includes the Cyrillic). Faced by a stiff illustration featuring the color, a couple of paragraphs briefly discuss random cultural or historical information. Subjects include Russia's Red Army and caviar, and France's lavender fields and the Tour de France. Ind. [Review covers these Colors of the World titles: Colors of France and Colors of Russia.]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Colors of the World series. Illustrated by Helen Byers. In the books in this series, each of ten double-page spreads features a color, the color's name is translated into the country's national language(s), along with the phonetic pronunciation. Faced by a stiff illustration featuring the color, a couple of paragraphs briefly discuss random cultural or historical information. Subjects include an Israeli Arab wedding and the Sabbath, and Communist China and the Great Wall. Ind. [Review covers these Colors of the World titles: Colors of Israel and Colors of China.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Colors of the World series. Illustrated by Janice Lee Porter. In the books in this series, each of ten double-page spreads features a color, the color's name is translated into the country's national language(s), along with the phonetic pronunciation. Faced by a stiff illustration featuring the color, a couple of paragraphs briefly discuss random cultural or historical information. Subjects include an Israeli Arab wedding and the Sabbath, and Communist China and the Great Wall. Ind. [Review covers these Colors of the World titles: Colors of Israel and Colors of China.]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(4) K-3 Colors of the World series. Illustrated by Jeni Reeves. In the books in this series, each of ten double-page spreads features a color, the color's name is translated into the country's national language, along with the phonetic pronunciation (Russia includes the Cyrillic). Faced by a stiff illustration featuring the color, a couple of paragraphs briefly discuss random cultural or historical information. Subjects include Russia's Red Army and caviar, and France's lavender fields and the Tour de France. Ind. [Review covers these Colors of the World titles: Colors of France and Colors of Russia.]

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) K-3 Colors of the World series. Illustrated by Barbara Knutson. In a brief introduction to this African country, ten color names are translated into Asante Twi, Ghana's official language. On each double-page spread, a paragraph of text relays a few facts on different topics, including Elmina Castle, a slave-trade-era prison; the Akosombo Dam, Ghana's electrical generator; and chocolate, a Ghanaian export. The book is illustrated with wood-cut-styled paintings and designs. Ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 Colors of the World series. Illustrated by Janice Lee Porter. Ten color names are written in and translated into Hindi--India's national language--and are matched with brief cultural snapshots of life in this Asian country. Topics presented include the Himalayan Mountains, which border the north; a bride's red wedding sari; the Golden Temple, a Sikh shrine; and the Hindu god Krishna. The stylized, loosely textured paintings suggest (but do not quite evoke) Hindu designs. Ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 Colors of the World series. This brief book uses ten colors to introduce Germany's history, culture, folklore, and geographic attributes. Each illustrated double-page spread focuses on one color (named in English and German, with pronunciation). Unfortunately, some colors are only tenuously related to the topic (the pink eyes of Hansel and Gretel's witch, for example), and the given pronunciation of 'blau' is poor. A map is included. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Colors of the World series. Brief but absorbing, this book uses ten colors to introduce young readers to Australia's history, culture, wildlife, and geographic attributes. Each double-page spread features one color, whether it's the gray of a kangaroo or the white of the Sydney Opera House, and has bold, appropriately toned gouache illustrations to match. A simple map is included. Ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 Colors of the World series. Illustrated by Jeni Reeves. Using ten colors, this informative book gives readers a glimpse into Kenyan culture, geography, and wildlife. Each double-page spread introduces a color--in English and in Swahili, Kenya's national language--and a topic related to that color. The Masai people, baobab trees, flamingos, and Mount Kenya are some of the subjects covered. Pronunciation keys for the colors are provided. Ind.

Reviewer: Deborah L. Thompson