(3) 4-6 World's Children series. A brief introduction to the history of Israel is followed by a look at the lives of several youngsters who live in the Middle Eastern country. Readers follow the children through family interactions, school activities, and leisure time. Written in an informal style, the books offer a look at the culture of this tiny, strife-torn nation. A few of the full-color photos look grainy, but they generally add to the overall appeal. A pronunciation guide is included. Ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) K-3 Colors of the World series. Illustrated by Helen Byers. In the books in this series, each of ten double-page spreads features a color, the color's name is translated into the country's national language(s), along with the phonetic pronunciation. Faced by a stiff illustration featuring the color, a couple of paragraphs briefly discuss random cultural or historical information. Subjects include an Israeli Arab wedding and the Sabbath, and Communist China and the Great Wall. Ind. [Review covers these Colors of the World titles: Colors of Israel and Colors of China.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt