(4) YA Busted! series. These books begin with accounts of teenagers who abused or were victims of the featured drug/stimulant, then discuss the drug/stimulant's history and dangers, and conclude with information about kicking the habit. The series is more readable and less manipulative than many of this ilk, although the illustrations include the usual staged photos of teens in distress. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Busted! titles: Inhalants = Busted!, Predatory Drugs = Busted!, and Steroids = Busted!.

Reviewer: Nell Beram

(4) 4-6 Your Government--How It Works series. Each book in this series describes what led to the founding of a government institution, what laws it has at its disposal to enforce mandates, and what it has accomplished. Illustrated with reproductions and photographs, the volumes contain explanations that can be confusing, though they do provide in-depth treatment of their subjects. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Your Government titles: The Federal Aviation Administration, The Environmental Protection Agency, The Food and Drug Administration, The Electoral College, The National Institutes of Health, and The National Transportation Safety Board.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) 4-6 Your Government--How It Works series. Each book in this series describes what led to the founding of a government institution, what laws it has at its disposal to enforce mandates, and what it has accomplished. Illustrated with reproductions and photographs, the volumes contain explanations that can be confusing, though they do provide in-depth treatment of their subjects. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Your Government titles: The Federal Aviation Administration, The Environmental Protection Agency, The Food and Drug Administration, The Electoral College, The National Institutes of Health, and The National Transportation Safety Board.]

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) 4-6 United We Stand series. Despite some overlapping of information, each volume in this series primarily focuses on a different aspect of the September 11 terrorist attacks. Some of the books, especially those concerning firefighters and EMTs, are padded with extraneous information. Though the writing is flat and the accompanying color photos are just average in quality, these books will still be helpful for those who want to know more about the events. Bib., ind. [Review covers these United We Stand titles: First to Arrive, Helping Hands, Guardians of Safety, Keeping the Peace, Call to Rescue, and We the People.]

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta