(4) YA Landmark Supreme Court Cases series. The six cases discussed in these volumes span one hundred and fifty years of Supreme Court jurisprudence. The volumes recount the circumstances of each case, summarize the opposing arguments, and explain the future implications of the Court's decision. The dry texts, probably best suited for report-writing students, are accompanied by black-and-white photos. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Black Americans of Achievement series. Five notable figures in American popular culture, whose talents crisscross the fields of acting, singing, dancing, and modeling, are profiled in clearly written volumes illustrated with black-and-white photographs. Although personal lives are somewhat sanitized to emphasize positive traits, the books' main focus is on the professional careers of each individual and the determination and talent that have led to their achievements. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) YA Book Report Biography series. These are serviceable biographies with short chapters, adequate background information, and black-and-white prints or photographs. Although the text tends to be uninspired, both books feature lots of details about the subject's life, emphasizing public contributions. 'Albright' discusses the barriers she has faced as a woman in a man's world, as well as her discovery of her family's hidden Jewish heritage. Time lines included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.