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Headliners
5 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Headliners series.
Gottfried does a reasonable job making the complex history of the conflict in Northern Ireland understandable for middle school readers. However, the dry text outlines the issues but never makes them personal and the textbook style layout also keeps readers at a distance from the subject. This serviceable book ends with a chronology. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth
(4)
4-6
Headliners series.
The campaign, election-night confusion, and long court battles over hand-counting ballots in the 2000 presidential election are described in strong narrative prose, illustrated with sometimes blurry color photos. A chapter on the history of the electoral college is helpful but could have been more clearly organized. Minor errors aside, this version of events (with timeline) generally captures the situation. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
4-6
Headliners series.
A straightforward text discusses the age-old conflicts in the Balkans that have torn the region apart. Past and present are thoroughly explained in simple, clear language with informative boxed text on key people, places, events, and terms. Maps, black-and-white and color photos, and a time line round out the book. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Sara Pearce
(3)
YA
Headliners series.
This objective, factual volume details the Reform Party's history, from Ross Perot's founding to the background behind Pat Buchanan's switch from Republican candidate to Reform Party nominee in the 2000 presidential election. Jesse Ventura's decision to leave the party because of Buchanan's divisive views is covered as well. Illustrated with clear color photos, the book concludes with a time line. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
(3)
YA
Headliners series.
Although continuing developments in the Middle East belie the book's cautiously optimistic tone, students can learn the history behind the conflict between Israeli Jews and Palestinians in this evenhanded volume. From 1500 B.C.E. to May 2000, the factions, leaders, wars, and peace negotiations are described in clear prose. Black-and-white and color photos and a time line are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam
5 reviews
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