(3) 4-6 World's Children series. A brief introduction to the history of Israel is followed by a look at the lives of several youngsters who live in the Middle Eastern country. Readers follow the children through family interactions, school activities, and leisure time. Written in an informal style, the books offer a look at the culture of this tiny, strife-torn nation. A few of the full-color photos look grainy, but they generally add to the overall appeal. A pronunciation guide is included. Ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) 4-6 World's Children series. Photographs by Elaine Little. REVIEW MISSING

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) 4-6 World's Children series. Photographs by Felix Rigau. Readers get an up-close and personal view of life in these countries. The books, written in a relaxed style, follow several young people through interactions with family, school activities, and time spent with friends. Relevant facts and some historical background make the books useful as a starting place for reports. Good-quality color photographs add appeal to every page. A pronunciation guide is included. Ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 World's Children series. Photographs by Felix Rigau. Ross introduces several children who live in different parts of Puerto Rico. The brief text is often too general ("music is important in Puerto Rico"), but readers will be able to glean some information about history and contemporary life. The clear photos are engaging and help convey facts about various aspects of life on the island. Ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 4-6 World's Children series. Photographs by Felix Rigau. Ross conveys information about the culture and history of Ireland while introducing several contemporary Irish children. Because the brief text focuses on specific kids, the discussion doesn't always reflect the country as a whole, but readers will be able to glean some general information about contemporary life. The color photos are attractive and engaging. Ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 4-6 World's Children series. Staub looks at different aspects of life for children on the Big Island of Hawaii, including geography, natural history, customs, and culture. The information isn't presented in any particular order, but the book, illustrated with color photographs, will give readers a sense of what makes life in Hawaii unique. A pronunciation guide is appended. Ind.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(4) 4-6 World's Children series. Information about the Tlingit, Haida, and Tsimshian cultures of Alaska is provided through the text and vivid color photos. Topics range from the influence of the Russian Orthodox religion to a children's summer camp that teaches traditional fishing and food preparation. Many children are shown and mentioned by name, but little information is provided about them and their families, which would have lent immediacy to the book. Ind.

Reviewer: Debbie Reese

(3) 4-6 World's Children series. Photographs by Cheryl Walsh Bellville. Showing how Lakota culture has evolved and how it has remained unique, Rose matter-of-factly covers many aspects of Lakota life, including topics not typically found in this type of book (poverty and alcoholism, sovereign nation status, reservation schools, and the American Indian Religious Freedom Act of 1978). In tandem with Bellville's full-color photos, the text provides an accurate perspective on Lakota life today. A pronunciation guide is included. Ind.

Reviewer: Debbie Reese

(3) 4-6 World's Children series. By following several children through their daily lives, readers are introduced to Dominica--its land, animals, culture, history, and contemporary life. Captioned photographs are sharp, full color, and carefully placed to augment the text. Readers will come away from the book with a sympathetic understanding of this Caribbean island's culture. Ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow