(4) YA Adapted by Eric S. Singer. This deep dive into the politics of the Cold War describes a series of deplorable U.S. policies usually left out of history books. Illustrated with (often poorly reproduced) black-and-white historical photos, discussion includes the bomb, Hiroshima maidens, the Iran coup, and the Bay of Pigs. Despite some unsupported conspiracy-minded assertions about the CIA, the well-organized text will help readers understand conflicts still simmering today. Timeline. Ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam