(4) 4-6 U.S. Government: How It Works series. Archival photographs and paintings and sidebars combine with informative text to present a comprehensive discussion of the political parties and processes that define U.S. government. Each title adequately provides the historical context necessary to understand the featured subject, though the density of text may put off some readers. There are five other new books in this series. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these U.S. Government: How It Works titles: How the Constitution Was Created, The Impeachment Process, The History of the Democratic Party, The History of the Republican Party, and How the President Is Elected.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(3) YA The historic impeachment of Bill Clinton is recounted in a clearly written, well-balanced text. Cohen introduces key players, discusses the political agendas on both sides of the issue, and summarizes a year's worth of events in neutral, fast-paced prose that never lapses into poor taste. Familiar black-and-white photographs and a chronology are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Crime, Justice, and Punishment series. Compared to most books about President Clinton's impeachment, this one goes into greater detail about the sexual acts involved. Chapters on the founding fathers' intentions and, more obscurely, the seriousness of perjury and the dry historical precedents will likely be of limited interest to the intended audience. The sequence of the trial is clearly depicted, but the behind-the-scenes political maneuvers are not mentioned. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) YA Famous Trials series. Beginning with a thorough historical grounding for each case, these books clearly explain the legal issues while using primary and secondary sources to report each trial impartially. Sidebars add dimension to the trials' major figures, and small black-and-white photos add immediacy. Credible interpretations of the trials' long-term effects make these especially valuable resources. Impeachment avoids salacious details. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam