(4) 4-6 Emerging Nations series. For a series on the "fastest-developing" countries, these attractive volumes for report writers are already somewhat dated (not much is mentioned past 2013). Each book includes sections devoted to history, culture, political change, and economic development, as well as several double-page spotlights on major cities (Jakarta, Beijing, and Mumbai, respectively). Bright color photographs are plentiful and varied. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Emerging Nations titles: Indonesia, China, and India.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) YA Inside Crime series. This series introduces various crimes and law-enforcement tactics. Clearly delineating perpetrators and victims, Vaughan explores the causes and consequences of illegal activity. Advancements in evidence-gathering and prosecution are also discussed. Sidebars highlight specific crimes and laws, and in-depth case studies provide more comprehensive examples for criminal justice fans. Photographs and maps enhance the texts but crowd the pages. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Inside Crime titles: Kidnapping and Piracy, People Trafficking, Drug Crime, Gun Crime, Policing and Justice, Cyber Crime, Forensics, and Juvenile Crime.

Reviewer: Tamara DePasquale

(3) 4-6 Breakthroughs in Science and Technology series. Clearly and substantively, these books trace how the theory of natural selection was developed and how DNA was discovered. Although each spread addresses a subtopic, the texts read smoothly; the many sidebars, photos, and biographical sketches are well integrated. In both volumes, the answer to the title question is, of course, many different people--increasingly, in collaboration. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Breakthroughs in Science and Technology titles: Who Discovered Natural Selection? and Who Discovered DNA?

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(3) 4-6 World of Recipes series. An overview of each subject and a map showing countries represented by the recipes introduce step-by-step directions with small photos of preparation and a large photo of the finished product. The recipes vary in difficulty and time required for completion. Snacks emphasizes healthy choices. A measurement chart and food pyramid conclude each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Recipes titles: Desserts and Sweets from around the World, Snacks from around the World, Christmas Foods, and Festival Foods.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges

(3) 4-6 World of Recipes series. An overview of each subject and a map showing countries represented by the recipes introduce step-by-step directions with small photos of preparation and a large photo of the finished product. The recipes vary in difficulty and time required for completion. Snacks emphasizes healthy choices. A measurement chart and food pyramid conclude each book. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these World of Recipes titles: Desserts and Sweets from around the World, Snacks from around the World, Christmas Foods, and Festival Foods.

Reviewer: Gail Hedges