(4) 4-6 Business Builders series. Seven prominent entrepreneurs in the cosmetics industry--from David McConnell, the founder of Avon, to The Body Shop's Anita Roddick--are profiled in this volume, which also provides a brief introduction to the history of makeup. Black-and-white photos, most of which are poorly reproduced, and annotated pages help break up the text. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jeannine M. Chapman

(3) 4-6 Business Builders series. Beginning with the history of the toy and fashion industries, these volumes offer profiles of some of the most important inventors and businesspersons in the fields. Featuring both personal and professional information, the readable, pertinent profiles together provide a portrait of changes in toys and fashion over time. Black-and-white photos and reproductions illustrate the texts. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Business Builders titles: Business Builders in Toys and Games and Business Builders in Fashion.]

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(3) 4-6 Business Builders series. Beginning with the history of the toy and fashion industries, these volumes offer profiles of some of the most important inventors and businesspersons in the fields. Featuring both personal and professional information, the readable, pertinent profiles together provide a portrait of changes in toys and fashion over time. Black-and-white photos and reproductions illustrate the texts. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Business Builders titles: Business Builders in Toys and Games and Business Builders in Fashion.]

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) YA Business Builders series. After introducing the topics of wealth, investment, and real estate, Aaseng devotes a chapter each to seven prominent developers, including the Ghermezian brothers (Mall of America), Walt Disney (Disney World), and William Levitt (Levittown). Poorly reproduced black-and-white photos and text boxes contribute to the bland presentation. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 4-6 Business Builders series. Each volume begins with a historical overview of an industry, followed by concise biographical profiles. Those featured include Bill Gates and Steve Jobs (Computers), John D. Rockefeller and J. Paul Getty (Oil), and the founders of White Castle and McDonald's (Fast Food). The wide margins contain often fuzzy black-and-white photos and boxed quotes. All but Oil contain time lines. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Business Builders series. Each volume begins with a historical overview of an industry, followed by concise biographical profiles. Those featured include Bill Gates and Steve Jobs (Computers), John D. Rockefeller and J. Paul Getty (Oil), and the founders of White Castle and McDonald's (Fast Food). The wide margins contain often fuzzy black-and-white photos and boxed quotes. All but Oil contain time lines. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(4) 4-6 Business Builders series. Each volume begins with a historical overview of an industry, followed by concise biographical profiles. Those featured include Bill Gates and Steve Jobs (Computers), John D. Rockefeller and J. Paul Getty (Oil), and the founders of White Castle and McDonald's (Fast Food). The wide margins contain often fuzzy black-and-white photos and boxed quotes. All but Oil contain time lines. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta