(4) K-3 Illustrated by Hernán Sosa. This book describes Armando's childhood in a poor Mexican colonia and the man who brings education and art to the community. Based on a true story, the text sprinkled with Spanish vocabulary is instructive but wordy. Distinctive illustrations outlined in white give the pictures dimension. Photographs of the children in a colonia are appended. Glos.

Reviewer: Miriam Steinberg-Egeth

(4) 4-6 People to Know Today series. The life of the creator of Mickey and Minnie is detailed here in glowing terms, and even his difficulties in becoming a successful animator and entrepreneur are couched as triumphs waiting to happen. Photos of Disney, his creations, and his family illustrate the informative (though anecdote-heavy) text. A selected list of movies and television shows created during his lifetime is appended. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) 4-6 Our America series. This series gives an overview of life for young Americans from the seventeenth through the mid-twentieth centuries. Using primary sources when available, the authors include material from diaries, letters, interviews, and oral histories. Each book includes archival photographs and drawings, sidebars, source notes, and activities. Although somewhat cursory, this historical survey should prove useful for report writers. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Our America titles: Growing Up in the Civil War, Growing Up in a New Century, Growing Up in Pioneer America, Growing Up in World War II, Growing Up in a New World, Growing up in a Revolution and the New Nation, and Growing up in the Great Depression.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Our America series. This series gives an overview of life for young Americans from the seventeenth through the mid-twentieth centuries. Using primary sources when available, the authors include material from diaries, letters, interviews, and oral histories. Each book includes archival photographs and drawings, sidebars, source notes, and activities. Although somewhat cursory, this historical survey should prove useful for report writers. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Our America titles: Growing Up in the Civil War, Growing Up in a New Century, Growing Up in Pioneer America, Growing Up in World War II, Growing Up in a New World, Growing up in a Revolution and the New Nation, and Growing up in the Great Depression.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Our America series. This series gives an overview of life for young Americans from the seventeenth through the mid-twentieth centuries. Using primary sources when available, the authors include material from diaries, letters, interviews, and oral histories. Each book includes archival photographs and drawings, sidebars, source notes, and activities. Although somewhat cursory, this historical survey should prove useful for report writers. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Our America titles: Growing Up in the Civil War, Growing Up in a New Century, Growing Up in Pioneer America, Growing Up in World War II, Growing Up in a New World, Growing up in a Revolution and the New Nation, and Growing up in the Great Depression.]

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) YA African-American Biographies series. Jackson has been the subject of many juvenile biographies, but books about humanitarian and educator Shabazz, the widow of Malcolm X, and author Giovanni, several of whose poems are included in the text, are particularly welcome. Though these profiles tend to be adulatory in tone, they are also well-researched and thorough in their coverage. Standard black-and-white photos accompany the texts. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Household History series. This book is chock-full of trivia about the evolution, design, and art of umbrellas. While the text focuses on the modern (English) umbrella's history, it also mentions the use and significance of umbrellas in Asian and African cultures. Numerous photographs capture the spirit of this entertaining introduction. A vaguely related activity (a recipe for umbrella-shaped cookies) is included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.