(4) 4-6 Constitution and the United States Government series. This retitled and updated series provides insight into the three branches of U.S. government, other agencies, and the documents that guide them. The dry texts are well researched and informative. While the photographs add interest, some are poorly reproduced. Executive includes a list of presidents; Security and Legislative include timelines. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution and the United States Government titles: The Constitution of the United States, The President and the Executive Branch, The Security Agencies of the United States, The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch, The United States Congress and the Legislative Branch.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Constitution and the United States Government series. This retitled and updated series provides insight into the three branches of U.S. government, other agencies, and the documents that guide them. The dry texts are well researched and informative. While the photographs add interest, some are poorly reproduced. Executive includes a list of presidents; Security and Legislative include timelines. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution and the United States Government titles: The Constitution of the United States, The President and the Executive Branch, The Security Agencies of the United States, The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch, The United States Congress and the Legislative Branch.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Constitution and the United States Government series. This retitled and updated series provides insight into the three branches of U.S. government, other agencies, and the documents that guide them. The dry texts are well researched and informative. While the photographs add interest, some are poorly reproduced. Executive includes a list of presidents; Security and Legislative include timelines. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution and the United States Government titles: The Constitution of the United States, The President and the Executive Branch, The Security Agencies of the United States, The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch, The United States Congress and the Legislative Branch.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Constitution and the United States Government series. This retitled and updated series provides insight into the three branches of U.S. government, other agencies, and the documents that guide them. The dry texts are well researched and informative. While the photographs add interest, some are poorly reproduced. Executive includes a list of presidents; Security and Legislative include timelines. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution and the United States Government titles: The Constitution of the United States, The President and the Executive Branch, The Security Agencies of the United States, The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch, The United States Congress and the Legislative Branch.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Constitution and the United States Government series. This retitled and updated series provides insight into the three branches of U.S. government, other agencies, and the documents that guide them. The dry texts are well researched and informative. While the photographs add interest, some are poorly reproduced. Executive includes a list of presidents; Security and Legislative include timelines. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution and the United States Government titles: The Constitution of the United States, The President and the Executive Branch, The Security Agencies of the United States, The Supreme Court and the Judicial Branch, The United States Congress and the Legislative Branch.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Constitution of the United States series. These thorough introductions to the title amendments will be useful resources for middle- and high-school researchers. Each volume begins with a specific historical incident that helps set context, then moves on to explore the amendment's development over time. Illustrations include photographs and (distracting) screen shots of websites accessible through the publisher's own site. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution of the United States titles: A Look at the Nineteenth Amendment, A Look at the First Amendment, and A Look at the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) YA Constitution of the United States series. These thorough introductions to the title amendments will be useful resources for middle- and high-school researchers. Each volume begins with a specific historical incident that helps set context, then moves on to explore the amendment's development over time. Illustrations include photographs and (distracting) screen shots of websites accessible through the publisher's own site. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution of the United States titles: A Look at the Nineteenth Amendment, A Look at the First Amendment, and A Look at the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) YA Constitution of the United States series. These thorough introductions to the title amendments will be useful resources for middle- and high-school researchers. Each volume begins with a specific historical incident that helps set context, then moves on to explore the amendment's development over time. Illustrations include photographs and (distracting) screen shots of websites accessible through the publisher's own site. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution of the United States titles: A Look at the Nineteenth Amendment, A Look at the First Amendment, and A Look at the Thirteenth and Fourteenth Amendments.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) YA Constitution of the United States series. Each volume offers a detailed overview of the title topic, including historical highlights and Supreme Court cases. The authors do a solid job of presenting the history, importance, and future implications of each amendment. Illustrations include historical images and distracting website screen shots. The featured sites are accessible through the publisher's website. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution of the United States titles: A Look at the Fourth Amendment, A Look at the Second Amendment, A Look at the Bill of Rights, and A Look at the Eighteenth and Twenty-First Amendments.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) YA Constitution of the United States series. Each volume offers a detailed overview of the title topic, including historical highlights and Supreme Court cases. The authors do a solid job of presenting the history, importance, and future implications of each amendment. Illustrations include historical images and distracting website screen shots. The featured sites are accessible through the publisher's website. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution of the United States titles: A Look at the Fourth Amendment, A Look at the Second Amendment, A Look at the Bill of Rights, and A Look at the Eighteenth and Twenty-First Amendments.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) YA Constitution of the United States series. Each volume offers a detailed overview of the title topic, including historical highlights and Supreme Court cases. The authors do a solid job of presenting the history, importance, and future implications of each amendment. Illustrations include historical images and distracting website screen shots. The featured sites are accessible through the publisher's website. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution of the United States titles: A Look at the Fourth Amendment, A Look at the Second Amendment, A Look at the Bill of Rights, and A Look at the Eighteenth and Twenty-First Amendments.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) YA Constitution of the United States series. Each volume offers a detailed overview of the title topic, including historical highlights and Supreme Court cases. The authors do a solid job of presenting the history, importance, and future implications of each amendment. Illustrations include historical images and distracting website screen shots. The featured sites are accessible through the publisher's website. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Constitution of the United States titles: A Look at the Fourth Amendment, A Look at the Second Amendment, A Look at the Bill of Rights, and A Look at the Eighteenth and Twenty-First Amendments.

Reviewer: Beth L. Meister

(4) YA Constitution series. Bill and Constitution analyze the documents and describe the origins of, logic behind, and implications of the corresponding amendments or articles. A redundant volume, Creating briefly describes the need for a U.S. Constitution, some of the compromises reached during its drafting, and the fight for passage. Period reproductions illustrate the texts, each of which is appended by a copy of the Constitution. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Constitution titles: The Bill of Rights, The Constitution, and Creating the Constitution.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Constitution series. Encyclopedia-quality prose explains why the Fourteenth Amendment was deemed necessary, describes its conception and ratification, and outlines each of the amendment's five sections. Stock, grainy black-and-white photos and reproductions illustrate the text, which cites prominent court cases involving Fourteenth Amendment issues of due process and equal protection. Reading list, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Constitution series. Bill and Constitution analyze the documents and describe the origins of, logic behind, and implications of the corresponding amendments or articles. A redundant volume, Creating briefly describes the need for a U.S. Constitution, some of the compromises reached during its drafting, and the fight for passage. Period reproductions illustrate the texts, each of which is appended by a copy of the Constitution. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Constitution titles: The Bill of Rights, The Constitution, and Creating the Constitution.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) YA Constitution series. Bill and Constitution analyze the documents and describe the origins of, logic behind, and implications of the corresponding amendments or articles. A redundant volume, Creating briefly describes the need for a U.S. Constitution, some of the compromises reached during its drafting, and the fight for passage. Period reproductions illustrate the texts, each of which is appended by a copy of the Constitution. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Constitution titles: The Bill of Rights, The Constitution, and Creating the Constitution.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(3) YA Constitution series. The definition of and the history and controversies surrounding seven amendments to the U.S. Constitution are presented in these clearly written, evenhanded volumes. The discussion of frequently invoked or challenged amendments focuses primarily on relevant court cases; the other volumes emphasize the history behind each amendment's passage and implementation. Black-and-white photographs and the text of the Constitution are included in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) YA Constitution series. The definition of and the history and controversies surrounding seven amendments to the U.S. Constitution are presented in these clearly written, evenhanded volumes. The discussion of frequently invoked or challenged amendments focuses primarily on relevant court cases; the other volumes emphasize the history behind each amendment's passage and implementation. Black-and-white photographs and the text of the Constitution are included in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) YA Constitution series. The definition and history of the controversies surrounding two amendments to the U.S. Constitution are presented in these clearly written, evenhanded volumes. Thirteenth focuses on the background of slavery in America, while Fifth directly addresses readers to explain the current relevance of this amendment. Black-and-white photographs and the text of the Constitution are included in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) YA Constitution series. The definition of and the history and controversies surrounding seven amendments to the U.S. Constitution are presented in these clearly written, evenhanded volumes. The discussion of frequently invoked or challenged amendments focuses primarily on relevant court cases; the other volumes emphasize the history behind each amendment's passage and implementation. Black-and-white photographs and the text of the Constitution are included in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.