(3) YA Odysseys in History series. This competent series examines major events in world history with a focus on context and aftermath. Bodden deftly zooms in and out on the relevant historical and cultural details surrounding each event, creating a clear and extremely accessible account of complex topics. Well-chosen photographs, sidebars, and pull quotes complement the even-handed prose. Glossy, attractive page design adds further appeal. Bib., ind. Review covers these Odysseys in History titles: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, The Holocaust, and The 9/11 Terror Attacks.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Odysseys in History series. This competent series examines major events in world history with a focus on context and aftermath. Bodden deftly zooms in and out on the relevant historical and cultural details surrounding each event, creating a clear and extremely accessible account of complex topics. Well-chosen photographs, sidebars, and pull quotes complement the even-handed prose. Glossy, attractive page design adds further appeal. Bib., ind. Review covers these Odysseys in History titles: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, The Holocaust, and The 9/11 Terror Attacks.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Odysseys in History series. This competent series examines major events in world history with a focus on context and aftermath. Bodden deftly zooms in and out on the relevant historical and cultural details surrounding each event, creating a clear and extremely accessible account of complex topics. Well-chosen photographs, sidebars, and pull quotes complement the even-handed prose. Glossy, attractive page design adds further appeal. Bib., ind. Review covers these Odysseys in History titles: The Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, The Holocaust, and The 9/11 Terror Attacks.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Odysseys in History series. This competent installment examines the 1969 moon landing with a focus on context and aftermath. Bodden deftly zooms in and out on the relevant historical and cultural details surrounding the space race and Apollo 11 mission, creating a clear and accessible account of complex topics. Well-chosen photographs, sidebars, and pull quotes complement the even-handed prose. Glossy, attractive page design adds further appeal. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA Odysseys in History series. This book examines the French Revolution with a focus on context and aftermath. While the topic is broader than other series entries, Riggs deftly zooms in and out on the relevant historical and cultural details, creating an accessible account of complex issues. Well-chosen period art, sidebars, and pull quotes complement the even-handed prose. Glossy, attractive page design adds further appeal. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello