(4) 4-6 Extraordinary Women series. Each of these books profiles a highly prominent woman, covering her current role and accomplishments, past achievements, education, and early years. Lots of photographs, captions, and text boxes help to break up the accessible text but contribute to a busy look. "Then and Now" boxes consider how each has contributed to changing views on women in public life. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Extraordinary Women titles: Michelle Obama and Catherine, Duchess of Cambridge.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 Gateway Biography series. Doeden touches on the Duke and Duchess of Wales's backgrounds and childhoods (including an explanation of Britain's monarchy) before describing their college friendship, subsequent (rocky) romance, and fairy-tale engagement and wedding. Stock photos of the couple accompany the cursory text; some images are unexpected: "Here [Kate] is in the middle of a shaving cream fight." Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Rachel L. Smith

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Biographies series. This series offers very basic biographical information about popular stars and other people in the spotlight. The texts, though very light on content, are easy to read, and their subjects are of interest to children. Many photographs appear throughout; captions and brief "Did you know?" sidebars give additional information on the figures' lives. Glos., ind. Review covers these Big Buddy Biographies titles: Kate Middleton, Kyle Massey, Lady Gaga, and Miranda Lambert.

Reviewer: Elissa Gershowitz