(4) 4-6 Great American Memorials series. Photographs by Jennifer Ashabranner. This clearly written volume contains a brief survey of George Washington's role in history and describes the process of designing and constructing the Washington Monument--which included bouts of political infighting and a lengthy work stoppage around the time of the Civil War. The historical images are reproduced adequately, but the color photos tend to be dark. A page is devoted to visitor information. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Great American Memorials series. Photographs by Jennifer Ashabranner. Ashabranner's succinct text begins to resonate when he writes about two seminal events linked with the Memorial: the Marian Anderson concert in 1939 and the 1963 March on Washington. Illuminating the connection between Lincoln and civil rights history, the chapter stands out in this well-written but didactic text. The color photos are clear but undistinguished. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 Great American Memorials series. Photographs by Jennifer Ashabranner. This monument, with its group of nineteen stainless steel soldiers advancing, a pool of remembrance, and a granite wall filled with photographic etchings, is described within the larger context of the dedication ceremony and a brief history of the Korean War. The text humanizes the memorial, and the photos are occasionally striking. A chronology is included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) YA Great American Memorials series. Photographs by Jennifer Ashabranner. Illustrated with color photos, the accessible text explains how the memorial was authorized, funded, and designed to honor officers who have died in the line of duty. This human cost is especially evident in a chapter profiling some of the officers represented on the walls of the memorial, and in a description of a solemn candlelight vigil held every year during National Police Week. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta