(4) K-3 Illustrated by Steve Noon & Steve Noon. Double-page spreads, featuring accomplished color art and an inconsequential text, introduce the world's longest river. Key locations--from the river's source at Lake Victoria all the way to the Mediterranean Sea--are presented in geographical sequence. However, each spread represents a different historical era so the volume seesaws backward and forward in time, making this a confusing reading experience. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(2) 4-6 Illustrated by Steve Noon. Demonstrating the unfolding of history, panoramic views visiting a particular site every few centuries follow the evolution of a Stone Age riverside settlement into a twentieth-century city. The time-line construct is a useful demonstration for children, and the busy vistas would make a fine springboard for encouraging students to create scenes of local history. Glos.

Reviewer: Margaret A. Bush | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 1999

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by L. R. Galante. This overview contains double-page spreads on a variety of topics on ancient Egypt, including the royal family, religion, trade, taxes, and farming. Brief but clearly written text and adequate drawings emphasize the more positive aspects of Egyptian culture, while glossing over the less positive, such as slavery. A "Who's Who" section at the end lists notable pharaohs. Ind.

Reviewer: Jack Forman