(3) K-3 Roth and Trumbore describe how Japanese American Dr. Gordon Sato, a cell biologist, helps people in Eritrea catch fish tangled in mangrove forests--which were planted with his assistance. Left-hand pages include a cumulative rhyme, accessible to young readers, while right-hand pages give straightforward information to slightly older children. Enhanced by Roth's colorful collages, it's a winning volume for many age groups. Websites. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) YA Cultures of the World series. Strong visuals and a comprehensive text give readers a vivid picture of one of the newest nations in Africa. The political struggles against Ethiopia, drought, famine, and a large number of refugees still living in Sudanese camps are problems that have plagued the country for decades, and this book speaks realistically about these issues. Individual chapters deal with the economy, geography, and daily lives of different groups. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt