(4) K-3 Premier Presidents series. The cursory presidential biography series continues. The texts, written in short, choppy sentences, provide little in the way of detail or new information, but an age-appropriate layout features a large font, plenty of white space, and several captioned photos or paintings. Trump focuses (by publication-date necessity) on the 2016 campaign and his pre-presidency business ventures. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Premier Presidents titles: Donald Trump, James Monroe, Dwight D. Eisenhower, George H. W. Bush, Andrew Jackson, Grover Cleveland, James Carter, and Woodrow Wilson.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) 4-6 Presidential Perspectives series. These books look at significant events by focusing on the sitting presidents' actions and motivations. The simply written texts are informative; some events are presented out of chronological order, but timelines help reorient readers. Sidebars include opposing viewpoints, primary source quotes, writing prompts, and critical-thinking questions. The open design includes archival reproductions and photos. There are four other spring 2016 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Presidential Perspectives titles: The Civil Rights Movement through the Eyes of Lyndon B. Johnson, World War I through the Eyes of Woodrow Wilson, September 11 through the Eyes of George W. Bush, and The Louisiana Purchase through the Eyes of Thomas Jefferson.

Reviewer: Jeannie Coutant

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Nancy Zhang. This account of suffragette Alice Paul's involvement in ratification of the Nineteenth Amendment foregoes some historical points and figures (e.g., WWI, hunger strikes), and Robbins's focus on Paul's apparel ("this small woman in a purple hat") somewhat undermines broader messages of empowerment. Still, it's a lively introduction, and Zhang's colorful illustrations spotlight story elements while providing contextual detail. Author's note appended. Bib.

Reviewer: Andrea Curtis

(4) 4-6 Checkerboard Biography Library: The United States Presidents series. Broad overviews of each president's early life, aspirations, political challenges, and triumphs are packed into these brief, easy-to-read texts augmented with sidebars, illustrations, and photographs. Highlights of each administration are placed within the context of American and world history. Each volume concludes with the same general information about the presidency, branches of government, and the electoral college. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Checkerboard Biography Library: The United States Presidents titles: George Washington, Woodrow Wilson, and Barack Obama.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) YA Presidential Leaders series. The books in this series briefly chronicle the lives and achievements of five former presidents. Each volume attempts to portray the subject and the events surrounding his presidency honestly and openly, but the broad overview allows for little depth. Well-captioned photos enhance a bland design. Reading list, source notes, timeline, websites. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Presidential Leaders titles: Woodrow Wilson, Harry S. Truman, Lyndon B. Johnson, Richard M. Nixon, and Franklin D. Roosevelt.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Presidents series. Each featured president's life, prior career, and presidency receive a surface treatment in so brief and simplified a manner that it sometimes causes confusion. Website summaries and an online portal encourage readers to surf the Net for more information. Photos, screen shots, and other visual documents illustrate the books. There are four other spring 2003 books in this series. Reading list. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Presidents titles: Ronald Reagan, Woodrow Wilson, and James Buchanan.]

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam