(4) YA Understanding World History series. From the housing bubble of the early 2000s to the mortgage and banking crisis to the ensuing Occupy movement protests, this detailed discussion examines complicated economic and political issues that contributed to the recent global recession. Sidebars and captioned photos support and help break up the dense text, which, more than other titles in the series, would have benefited from a glossary. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) YA Understanding World History series. Report writers will find an accessible, detailed discussion of the factors that led to Industrial Revolution; how innovations in transportation, warfare, and communication sustained it; and the impact of the rapid changes on society. Sidebars, maps, and archival illustrations extend and help break up the dense text, which is enriched with primary source quotes. An annotated list of "Important People" is appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) YA Understanding World History series. Marcovitz surveys rock music's evolution from rhythm and blues in the 1930s to the 1990s grunge bands and beyond. In addition to profiles of influential DJs, producers, performers, and musicians, the engaging discussion touches on the effects of social and technological changes through the decades. Sidebars and captioned photos help break up the dense text. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) YA Understanding World History series. In addition to an introduction to the monarch for whom the titular era is named, this thorough account offers a detailed discussion of the social, political, and economic climate in Great Britain during the second half of the 1800s. Sidebars, maps, and archival illustrations extend the information and help break up the dense text, which is enriched with primary source quotes. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Kitty Flynn

(3) YA Understanding World History series. These books give useful background on important periods of modern history. Holocaust presents a clear, concise account of the atrocities committed by the Nazis against Jews and other groups leading up to and during World War II. Decade recounts major events in the very recent past: 9/11, recessions, natural disasters, etc. Sidebars and photographs enhance the readable texts. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Understanding World History titles: The Holocaust and The Decade of the 2000s.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA Understanding World History series. These books chronicle the personalities and events that played principal roles in the development of Western civilization from 3100 BC in ancient Egypt to the end of the Middle Ages, circa 1450. The readable, concise texts are reinforced with numerous illustrations and maps. Readers will appreciate the sidebars that give additional information about particular eras. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Understanding World History titles: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, The Early Middle Ages, and The Late Middle Ages.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA Understanding World History series. These books chronicle the personalities and events that played principal roles in the development of Western civilization from 3100 BC in ancient Egypt to the end of the Middle Ages, circa 1450. The readable, concise texts are reinforced with numerous illustrations and maps. Readers will appreciate the sidebars that give additional information about particular eras. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Understanding World History titles: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, The Early Middle Ages, and The Late Middle Ages.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA Understanding World History series. These books give useful background on important periods of modern history. Holocaust presents a clear, concise account of the atrocities committed by the Nazis against Jews and other groups leading up to and during World War II. Decade recounts major events in the very recent past: 9/11, recessions, natural disasters, etc. Sidebars and photographs enhance the readable texts. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Understanding World History titles: The Holocaust and The Decade of the 2000s.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA Understanding World History series. These books chronicle the personalities and events that played principal roles in the development of Western civilization from 3100 BC in ancient Egypt to the end of the Middle Ages, circa 1450. The readable, concise texts are reinforced with numerous illustrations and maps. Readers will appreciate the sidebars that give additional information about particular eras. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Understanding World History titles: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, The Early Middle Ages, and The Late Middle Ages.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA Understanding World History series. These books chronicle the personalities and events that played principal roles in the development of Western civilization from 3100 BC in ancient Egypt to the end of the Middle Ages, circa 1450. The readable, concise texts are reinforced with numerous illustrations and maps. Readers will appreciate the sidebars that give additional information about particular eras. Timeline, websites. Bib., ind. Review covers these Understanding World History titles: Ancient Egypt, Ancient Rome, The Early Middle Ages, and The Late Middle Ages.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg