(3) 4-6 Organized into four sections focusing on portrait, nature, photography as art, and documentary photography, this is an illuminating examination of twenty-seven iconic photos from the nineteenth century to today. Each image gets a cleanly and consistently designed double-page spread including background information about the photo and the photographer, engaging "photo thoughts" questions, and "blow up" and "zoom in" sidebars. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Katrina Hedeen

(3) K-3 It's Fun to Write series. These useful, inventive books offer creative writing activities for budding young authors eager to develop their skills. Illustrated with whimsical cartoons, retellings of fairy tales and original adventure stories are followed by entertaining writing tasks and project ideas encouraging readers to adapt the tales or write their own. Each is appended with a section of more writing ideas and a "grammar glossary." Review covers these It's Fun to Write titles: Adventure Stories and Fairy Tales.

Reviewer: Nicki Richesin

(3) K-3 It's Fun to Write series. These useful, inventive books offer creative writing activities for budding young authors eager to develop their skills. Illustrated with whimsical cartoons, retellings of fairy tales and original adventure stories are followed by entertaining writing tasks and project ideas encouraging readers to adapt the tales or write their own. Each is appended with a section of more writing ideas and a "grammar glossary." Review covers these It's Fun to Write titles: Adventure Stories and Fairy Tales.

Reviewer: Nicki Richesin

(3) 4-6 Terezín was used by Nazi propagandists to show the world how well Jews were treated in concentration camps. Thomson examines the place through memoirs and diary excerpts, documentary photos, and artwork (some made for the Germans and some created secretly). Examples of the ways in which culture flourished along with the horrors of death from starvation and disease are represented in equal measure. Timeline, Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(3) 4-6 World of Design series. Photographs by Neil Thomson. [diff. ill by2=Diff. photographs by]Each volume presents examples of crafts made around the world, then offers six simple items inspired by these goods that children can make (mostly using recycled materials). The directions allow for easy replication, while information about the crafts provides a window into world cultures. Somewhat busy page design can be forgiven, as the colorful close-up photographs provide such interesting details. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Design titles: Bags and Purses, Bowls and Boxes, Festival Decorations, Masks, Musical Instruments, and Toys and Models.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 World of Design series. Photographs by Neil Thomson. [diff. ill by2=Diff. photographs by]Each volume presents examples of crafts made around the world, then offers six simple items inspired by these goods that children can make (mostly using recycled materials). The directions allow for easy replication, while information about the crafts provides a window into world cultures. Somewhat busy page design can be forgiven, as the colorful close-up photographs provide such interesting details. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Design titles: Bags and Purses, Bowls and Boxes, Festival Decorations, Masks, Musical Instruments, and Toys and Models.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 World of Design series. Photographs by Neil Thomson. [diff. ill by2=Diff. photographs by]Each volume presents examples of crafts made around the world, then offers six simple items inspired by these goods that children can make (mostly using recycled materials). The directions allow for easy replication, while information about the crafts provides a window into world cultures. Somewhat busy page design can be forgiven, as the colorful close-up photographs provide such interesting details. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Design titles: Bags and Purses, Bowls and Boxes, Festival Decorations, Masks, Musical Instruments, and Toys and Models.

Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo

(3) 4-6 First Look at Art series. Each book presents a variety of art, from ancient maps and early comic strips to classic paintings and modern sculptures, relating to the book's theme. Thomson's comments and questions encourage viewers to look beyond the obvious and study the artists' techniques. She also includes engaging and creative art projects that extend her ideas. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Look at Art titles: Journeys and Weather.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) 4-6 First Look at Art series. Each book presents a variety of art, from ancient maps and early comic strips to classic paintings and modern sculptures, relating to the book's theme. Thomson's comments and questions encourage viewers to look beyond the obvious and study the artists' techniques. She also includes engaging and creative art projects that extend her ideas. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Look at Art titles: Journeys and Weather.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 First Look at Art series. These engaging books look at famous paintings and sculptures, discussing the subjects in terms of the textures, poses, props, and colors that the artist uses. Thomson asks readers questions (answered at book's end) about each piece to encourage readers to look more closely. Creative projects expand the ideas expressed in the paintings and the text and mention other artists to look out for. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Look at Art titles: Creatures, Families, Places, and Portraits.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 First Look at Art series. These engaging books look at famous paintings and sculptures, discussing the subjects in terms of the textures, poses, props, and colors that the artist uses. Thomson asks readers questions (answered at book's end) about each piece to encourage readers to look more closely. Creative projects expand the ideas expressed in the paintings and the text and mention other artists to look out for. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Look at Art titles: Creatures, Families, Places, and Portraits.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 First Look at Art series. These engaging books look at famous paintings and sculptures, discussing the subjects in terms of the textures, poses, props, and colors that the artist uses. Thomson asks readers questions (answered at book's end) about each piece to encourage readers to look more closely. Creative projects expand the ideas expressed in the paintings and the text and mention other artists to look out for. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Look at Art titles: Creatures, Families, Places, and Portraits.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(3) K-3 First Look at Art series. These engaging books look at famous paintings and sculptures, discussing the subjects in terms of the textures, poses, props, and colors that the artist uses. Thomson asks readers questions (answered at book's end) about each piece to encourage readers to look more closely. Creative projects expand the ideas expressed in the paintings and the text and mention other artists to look out for. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Look at Art titles: Creatures, Families, Places, and Portraits.

Reviewer: Patricia Riley

(4) YA Overview series. Solid surveys of teen prostitution and teen violence in the United States examine the scope of the problems, many of the causes, and various programs to help troubled teens. Cartoons, sociological studies, statistics, and occasionally the words of teens themselves, help address the issues surrounding these destructive behaviors. Both volumes include black-and-white photos and charts, but are unappealing in design. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.