(4) YA Modern World Nations series. Written by a Nepalese geographer, the text covers geography, history, and daily life; the 2006 end of the monarchy and conclusion of the civil war are also described. Bhattarai gives his opinion on the importance of tourism and infrastructure for the future of Nepal. The smattering of small photographs will not satisfy armchair travelers. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These books discuss each country's geography, history, politics, government, and culture, in addition to examining its challenges and possible solutions. The volumes are aimed at report writers and, though the texts aren't particularly engaging, they will assist students in completing their assignments. Photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Honduras and Colombia.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These books discuss each country's geography, history, politics, government, and culture, in addition to examining its challenges and possible solutions. The volumes are aimed at report writers and, though the texts aren't particularly engaging, they will assist students in completing their assignments. Photographs help break up the pages. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Honduras and Colombia.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. This volume covers geography, history, and the future of the country; information about the Panama Canal is found in various chapters, ensuring that report writers will have to use the index while also giving readers a more comprehensive overview of the country. Occasional photographs help break up the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. This volume discusses genocide, governmental reorganization, and HIV/AIDS, while providing information about the growth of technology in a rural country, the birth of a film industry following Hotel Rwanda, and interactions between the UN, NGOs, and the government to provide health and educational resources. Though the writing is bland, the volume, including photographs, is useful for reports. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These volumes do a credible job introducing the history, geography, contemporary political situation, and future prospects of each nation. Students may be interested to learn about the economy of enterprising Finland or the changes in Poland over the last decades. Though the texts aren't particularly engaging, the information will be useful for report writers. Photographs (some more pertinent than others) add interest. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: England, Poland, and Finland.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These volumes do a credible job introducing the history, geography, contemporary political situation, and future prospects of each nation. Students may be interested to learn about the economy of enterprising Finland or the changes in Poland over the last decades. Though the texts aren't particularly engaging, the information will be useful for report writers. Photographs (some more pertinent than others) add interest. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: England, Poland, and Finland.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. Covering the basics of history, geography, and culture, and including some photographs, this volume is useful for report writers. They may become interested in topics that would require additional sources: Belgian colonialism in central Africa, its place as a major European battlefield, the continuing language conflicts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These volumes do a credible job introducing the history, geography, contemporary political situation, and future prospects of each nation. Students may be interested to learn about the economy of enterprising Finland or the changes in Poland over the last decades. Though the texts aren't particularly engaging, the information will be useful for report writers. Photographs (some more pertinent than others) add interest. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: England, Poland, and Finland.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. The focus in these books is on geography and the economy, although history, people, and culture are also discussed. Written for report writers (and not likely to engage others), the authors offer substantial information, some analysis, and usually their own solutions to contemporary issues. Occasional color and black-and-white photos (some washed-out looking) help break up the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Ukraine and Russia.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. This book provides a very cursory glance at United States history, government, politics, and culture, heralding the nation's ethnic and geographic diversity. Though the writing isn't particularly engaging, report writers may glean some useful tidbits of information. Photographs of varying pertinence supplement the facts. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. With a heavy emphasis on facts and figures, these volumes demonstrate positive economic and political progress made in recent decades by Germany and Portugal. Cultural information is sparse, especially in Germany. The books include maps and photos (some of which are washed out) and will serve as basic report resources. Germany is revised and updated and includes a glossary. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Portugal and Germany.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These revised and updated volumes examine the geography, population, economy, relationships (some strained) with other countries, and additional topics related to North Korea and Saudi Arabia. Though the books are relatively light on culture and history, report writers may find them useful to gather facts and figures. Photographs of varying quality and relevance appear throughout. Saudi Arabia includes a glossary. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Saudi Arabia and North Korea.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. Focusing mainly on the geography, politics, and economy of modern-day Egypt, this revised and updated book will be useful to report writers interested in learning more about contemporary Egypt rather than the art and archaeology of ancient Egypt, information usually much easier to find. Accompanying photographs vary in relevance and quality. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. With a heavy emphasis on facts and figures, these volumes demonstrate positive economic and political progress made in recent decades by Germany and Portugal. Cultural information is sparse, especially in Germany. The books include maps and photos (some of which are washed out) and will serve as basic report resources. Germany is revised and updated and includes a glossary. Reading list, timeline. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Portugal and Germany.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. Geography, economy, and the political situation are emphasized in this volume dealing with the third-largest country in Africa, formerly known as Zaire. Trying to enliven the text intended for report writers, the authors overuse exclamation points and rhetorical questions (e.g., "...the nation appears to be an unpleasant place, right?"). Occasional photos help break up the dense layout. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. With their emphasis on geography, history, and contemporary political and economic problems, these volumes are suitable for report writers. Some attention is given to daily life and culture, but the series tends to focus on development issues and conflicts, with the authors sometimes offering their own solutions. The photographs vary in quality. A "Facts at a Glance" section is included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Afghanistan, Iraq, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Israel.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. With their emphasis on geography, history, and contemporary political and economic problems, these volumes are suitable for report writers. Some attention is given to daily life and culture, but the series tends to focus on development issues and conflicts, with the authors sometimes offering their own solutions. The photographs vary in quality. A "Facts at a Glance" section is included. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Afghanistan, Iraq, Bangladesh, Thailand, and Israel.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. These revised and updated volumes examine the geography, population, economy, relationships (some strained) with other countries, and additional topics related to North Korea and Saudi Arabia. Though the books are relatively light on culture and history, report writers may find them useful to gather facts and figures. Photographs of varying quality and relevance appear throughout. Saudi Arabia includes a glossary. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Saudi Arabia and North Korea.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Modern World Nations series. The focus in these books is on geography and the economy, although history, people, and culture are also discussed. Written for report writers (and not likely to engage others), the authors offer substantial information, some analysis, and usually their own solutions to contemporary issues. Occasional color and black-and-white photos (some washed-out looking) help break up the text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Modern World Nations titles: Ukraine and Russia.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt