(3) 4-6 Marie Ahnighito Peary (daughter of North Pole explorer Robert Peary) loved her childhood home in the Arctic. In this absorbing book, Kirkpatrick artfully conveys the beauty of the region as well as the sense of adventure and peril faced by the Peary family. Historic family photos and maps enhance the vivid prose. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Laura A. Woollett

(4) YA In World History series. Principally concerning Peary, this book outlines North Pole explorations from 1594 to 1986, sometimes losing trajectory in the process. It discusses the rival claims of Peary and Frederick Cook, noting the historical neglect of Peary's African-American team member Matthew Henson, now considered co-discoverer. Black-and-white illustrations and sidebars of primary material are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian

(4) YA Great Explorations series. The well-researched books in this series will be useful to students writing reports. Maps and archival reproductions in both black and white and color extend the text, but the illustrations aren't always captioned and maps from antiquity aren't always labeled as such. Nevertheless, these are engaging introductions. Each book includes a chronology. Bib., ind. [Review covers these Great Expectations titles: Daniel Boone, Robert e. Peary, L Salle, Lewis and Clark, Captain James Cook, Ferdinand Magellan.]

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) 4-6 Explorers of New Worlds series. Each book in this series details the journeys of a European or an American explorer. Text boxes feature original quotes, and the chapters include a geographic description of the territory explored. The superficial prose carefully explains the events and decisions but manages to dull most of the excitement. All the books include a timeline and reproduced artwork; three have poorly reproduced maps. There are four other fall 2001 books in this series. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these titles: Jolliet and Marquette, Robert Peary and the Quest for the North Pole, John C. Frémont, Sir Ernest Shackleton and the Struggle against Antarctica, Henry Hudson.]

Reviewer: Lauren Aimonette LIang