(1) K-3 Illustrated by Dow Phumiruk. This quiet, contemplative picture-book biography sets up Lin's early fascination with spaces, natural and human-made, and their dynamic relationship with phenomena such as light. Appropriately, the book's muted art has the fine lines, precision, and spatial astuteness of architectural drawings, and Phumiruk's use of perspective (especially in rendering the Vietnam Veterans Memorial) is striking. Harvey's text makes thoughtful, relatable connections between Lin's work and the themes of her life.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen | Horn Book Magazine Issue: July, 2017

(3) K-3 Illustrated by Greg Ruth. In spare poetic verse, Messner pays tribute to U.S. military veterans. On his motorcycle, Vietnam veteran Grandpa meets his war buddies for the Rolling Thunder Ride for Freedom demonstration. They ride into Washington, DC, where Grandpa is joined by his family at "The Wall" to honor those who lost their lives. Ruth's muted, somber illustrations capture the emotions of the experience.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) YA Nam: The Vietnam War series. Not a chronological series, these scattered but informative and insightful volumes cover many facets of the controversial war; causes, key players, international involvement, solders' experiences, and effects are all touched on. Small-font text printed on colored backgrounds along with archival photos and inserts on virtually every spread contribute to a cluttered appearance. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Nam: The Vietnam War titles: Causes and Outbreak, Disengagement and Defeat, 1969–1975, The Experience of War, The International War, The Johnson Years, 1965–1968, and The War and U.S. Society.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA Asian Americans of Achievement series. These volumes discuss the lives and achievements of two Asian American artists. An abundance of facts are included in each book, in addition to fascinating personal details and some history of the native countries of the subjects' families. The books also include dynamic photographs and sidebars with further information. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Asian Americans of Achievement titles: Maya Lin and Isamu Noguchi.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(3) K-3 Checkerboard: Symbols, Landmarks, and Monuments series. These books discuss some history behind each landmark or monument and how each has become a symbol of America. With their well-chosen photographs, easy-to-read text, and appealing tone, the volumes will prove useful for report writers and will inspire readers to seek out more information about these American symbols. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard: Symbols, Landmarks, and Monuments titles: Air Force One, The Alamo, Ellis Island, The Smithsonian Institution, The United States Supreme Court, and The Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Shaver

(3) 4-6 Photographs by Jennifer Ashabranner. This sequel to Always to Remember, which described how the memorial was created, focuses on the powerful, deeply personal reactions of the family and friends of the memorialized soldiers. Black-and-white and color photos accompany the text, which also includes the stories of four soldiers who died in the war. The informative book leaves readers with the message that war is about "sacrifice and sorrow, not about glory and reward." Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman