(4) 4-6 Bix concisely tracks the evolution of shopping in America from general stores to pop-up shops. Supplemented with sidebars and archival photographs in an accessible design, the somewhat dry text clearly illustrates how we got from the Wild West to the strip mall. The book doesn't address the psychology of shopping or the evolution of advertising, but it contains some interesting facts. Reading list, websites. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Hannah Rodgers Barnaby

(3) YA Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion series. This series documents women's and men's clothing, hairstyles and accessories, designers, and inventions of the different periods. Well-researched texts provide clear explanations of the ways important historical events, people, and technology of the times influenced how clothes were designed, made, purchased, and worn. Numerous archival photos and entertaining sidebars contribute to a lively read. Reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Dressing a Nation: The History of U.S. Fashion titles: Hoopskirts, Union Blues, and Confederate Grays, The Little Black Dress and Zoot Suits, and Petticoats and Frock Coats.

Reviewer: Sethany Rancier Alongi