(3) 4-6 Captured History series. This excellent series examines the history and context of a photo or series of photos and its impact on the culture. Burgan here looks at activist photojournalist Jacob Riis's commitment to exposing the horrible conditions for poor people in late-nineteenth-century America through photography both candid and staged. A thoughtful and compelling angle from which to view the history of poverty. Timeline, reading list. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 Coming to America series. The accessible books in this series focus on reasons for immigration, traditional life in the "old country," conditions on the voyages, hardships faced in the United States, and the economic, political, and social advances made. Soft edges around the photos give the archival pictures a sentimental feeling while the contemporary color photos just look odd. Included are a recipe (no warnings about adult help), a time line, and places to write and visit. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Coming to America titles: German Immigrants, 1820-1920; Irish Immigrants, 1840-1920; Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900; Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Immigrants, 1820-192; Italian Immigrants, 1880-1920; Japanese Immigrants, 1850-1950.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt