(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Laurie McGaw. Attractive full-page portraits of these six royal women from ancient times (Hatshepsut of Egypt) to the present day (Elizabeth of Toro) are accompanied by captioned color and black-and-white photos. The author necessarily speculates about the princesses' feelings and actions, but the informative profiles are engaging. Map. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(4) YA Illustrated by Laurie McGaw. Offering biographies of several real-life princesses, including England's Victoria, Hawaii's Ka'iulani, and India's Gayatri "Ayesha" Devi, this book aims to describe what childhood was like for various royalty. Enthusiastic readers will be disappointed at the brief treatment each subject receives. Time lines, portrait-like paintings, and archival photos illuminate the biographies. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Laurie McGaw & Donna Gordon. Oversized pages containing archival photos and artifacts and intricate cutaway artwork of the Hindenburg's superstructure and luxury accommodations (including a foldout center section) convey the story of passengers and crew on the fatal trip. Undocumented thoughts, actions, and conversations mar this historical account, but the telling is immediate and engaging. Bib., glos.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam