(4) 4-6 Time Traveler's Guide series. Illustrated by Mark Bergin. This illustrated series provides you-are-there glimpses at life in a (fictional) town of each ancient civilization. Two-page sections each focus on a specific part or structure. The information is generalized, but the series' draw is the detailed illustrations, which use bird's-eye perspectives and cutaways to allow readers to see inside various buildings. Appended "Time-Traveler's Guide" notes provide basic information about culture. Glos., ind. Review covers these Time Traveler's Guide titles: Inca Town, Greek Town, Roman Town, and Egyptian Town.

Reviewer: Antonio Trujillo

(3) YA Looking Back series. Focusing on particular periods in four areas of the world, these titles provide broad introductions to each region. Clear expository text briefly addresses many aspects of the lives of each region's diverse inhabitants, including government, laws, food, science and technology, arts and crafts, religion, and the impact of war on everyday life. Maps and attractive color photos appear in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) YA Looking Back series. Focusing on particular periods in four areas of the world, these titles provide broad introductions to each region. Clear expository text briefly addresses many aspects of the lives of each region's diverse inhabitants, including government, laws, food, science and technology, arts and crafts, religion, and the impact of war on everyday life. Maps and attractive color photos appear in each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Voyages of Discovery series. Each double-page spread is devoted to a different aspect of exploring the North and South Poles and the continent of Africa. The flat texts discuss specific expeditions, identify famous explorers, and touch on related topics such as the African slave trade and scientific discoveries. In each book the accompanying artwork is detailed, yet easy on the eye; maps tracing the routes of various explorations are particularly helpful. Time lines are included. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.