(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Simple, pedantic text introduces readers to the heroic young activist who broke racial and educational barriers. The volume traces Bridges's life to adulthood, noting that she continues to work for educational equality in the still-hurricane-ravaged city of New Orleans. Effective archival photographs and less useful chapter-opener illustrations are included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Henrietta M. Smith

(4) K-3 History Maker Bios series. These simple biographies offer young readers a glimpse into the early lives, careers, and achievements of notable Americans. The books include quotes from the subjects, chapter head art (unfortunately, amateurishly cartoonish), and archival photos, illustrations, and reproductions of primary source materials. Sentences are short, and the books are appropriately geared toward children gaining confidence in their reading skills. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Susan B. Anthony, John Adams, and Jimmy Carter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 History Maker Bios series. These simple biographies offer young readers a glimpse into the early lives, careers, and achievements of notable Americans. The books include quotes from the subjects, chapter head art (unfortunately, amateurishly cartoonish), and archival photos, illustrations, and reproductions of primary source materials. Sentences are short, and the books are appropriately geared toward children gaining confidence in their reading skills. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Susan B. Anthony, John Adams, and Jimmy Carter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 History Maker Bios series. These simple biographies offer young readers a glimpse into the early lives, careers, and achievements of notable Americans. The books include quotes from the subjects, chapter head art (unfortunately, amateurishly cartoonish), and archival photos, illustrations, and reproductions of primary source materials. Sentences are short, and the books are appropriately geared toward children gaining confidence in their reading skills. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Susan B. Anthony, John Adams, and Jimmy Carter.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Five short chapters give simplified versions of the lives of these generals, from families and early difficulties through military academies, commissions, first assignments, and later accomplishments: Patton's battlefield leadership in WWII, Marshall's conception of a plan to rebuild Europe, and Powell's service as Secretary of State. Photos, sidebars, and cartoons expand the short sentences of the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these History Maker Bios titles: George S. Patton, Jr., Colin Powell, and George C. Marshall.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Five short chapters give simplified versions of the lives of these generals, from families and early difficulties through military academies, commissions, first assignments, and later accomplishments: Patton's battlefield leadership in WWII, Marshall's conception of a plan to rebuild Europe, and Powell's service as Secretary of State. Photos, sidebars, and cartoons expand the short sentences of the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these History Maker Bios titles: George S. Patton, Jr., Colin Powell, and George C. Marshall.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Five short chapters give simplified versions of the lives of these generals, from families and early difficulties through military academies, commissions, first assignments, and later accomplishments: Patton's battlefield leadership in WWII, Marshall's conception of a plan to rebuild Europe, and Powell's service as Secretary of State. Photos, sidebars, and cartoons expand the short sentences of the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review includes these History Maker Bios titles: George S. Patton, Jr., Colin Powell, and George C. Marshall.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. These highly accessible biographies feature numerous black-and-white photos and other supporting materials. Short chapters provide straightforward factual information covering key events and the role each subject played in American history. Unfortunately, the amateurish cartoon illustrations mar the otherwise attractive format. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and Quanah Parker.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. These highly accessible biographies feature numerous black-and-white photos and other supporting materials. Short chapters provide straightforward factual information covering key events and the role each subject played in American history. Unfortunately, the amateurish cartoon illustrations mar the otherwise attractive format. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and Quanah Parker.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Illustrated with archival photos and art (as well as unfortunately cartoonish illustrations), each of these books presents a brief overview of the life of a famous American leader. Sidebars with tidbits of additional information extend the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, John Hancock, John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Illustrated with archival photos and art (as well as unfortunately cartoonish illustrations), each of these books presents a brief overview of the life of a famous American leader. Sidebars with tidbits of additional information extend the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, John Hancock, John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Illustrated with archival photos and art (as well as unfortunately cartoonish illustrations), each of these books presents a brief overview of the life of a famous American leader. Sidebars with tidbits of additional information extend the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, John Hancock, John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Illustrated with archival photos and art (as well as unfortunately cartoonish illustrations), each of these books presents a brief overview of the life of a famous American leader. Sidebars with tidbits of additional information extend the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, John Hancock, John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. These highly accessible biographies feature numerous black-and-white photos and other supporting materials. Short chapters provide straightforward factual information covering key events and the role each subject played in American history. Unfortunately, the amateurish cartoon illustrations mar the otherwise attractive format. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and Quanah Parker.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Illustrated with archival photos and art (as well as unfortunately cartoonish illustrations), each of these books presents a brief overview of the life of a famous American leader. Sidebars with tidbits of additional information extend the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, John Hancock, John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. Illustrated with archival photos and art (as well as unfortunately cartoonish illustrations), each of these books presents a brief overview of the life of a famous American leader. Sidebars with tidbits of additional information extend the choppy text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Dwight D. Eisenhower, Andrew Jackson, John Hancock, John F. Kennedy, Theodore Roosevelt, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. These highly accessible biographies feature numerous black-and-white photos and other supporting materials. Short chapters provide straightforward factual information covering key events and the role each subject played in American history. Unfortunately, the amateurish cartoon illustrations mar the otherwise attractive format. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and Quanah Parker.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. These highly accessible biographies feature numerous black-and-white photos and other supporting materials. Short chapters provide straightforward factual information covering key events and the role each subject played in American history. Unfortunately, the amateurish cartoon illustrations mar the otherwise attractive format. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and Quanah Parker.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) 4-6 History Maker Bios series. These highly accessible biographies feature numerous black-and-white photos and other supporting materials. Short chapters provide straightforward factual information covering key events and the role each subject played in American history. Unfortunately, the amateurish cartoon illustrations mar the otherwise attractive format. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: Sitting Bull, Tecumseh, Chief Joseph, Sequoyah, Geronimo, and Quanah Parker.

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo

(4) K-3 History Maker Bios series. Each book in this series presents basic biographical material about an important figure in science or industry. The lackluster text is enhanced by plentiful black-and-white archival photos and period reproductions; unnecessary cartoonlike illustrations in color detract from the overall design. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these History Maker Bios titles: George Eastman, Albert Einstein, Milton Hershey, The Wright Brothers, Marie Curie, and Thomas Edison.]

Reviewer: Cindy Lombardo