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32 pp.
| Heinemann
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-0265-0$29.29 New ed. (1999)
(4)
4-6
Olympics series.
This updated series offers a history of the Olympic games, beginning with ancient Greece and focusing on the modern-day games. Some information appears in more than one volume, making the series as a whole somewhat repetitive. Numerous photographs and sidebars help break up the narrative. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Olympics titles: Ancient Olympic Games, Crises at the Olympics, Great Olympic Moments, and Modern Olympic Games.
32 pp.
| Heinemann
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-0262-9$29.29 New ed. (1999)
(4)
4-6
Olympics series.
This updated series offers a history of the Olympic games, beginning with ancient Greece and focusing on the modern-day games. Some information appears in more than one volume, making the series as a whole somewhat repetitive. Numerous photographs and sidebars help break up the narrative. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Olympics titles: Ancient Olympic Games, Crises at the Olympics, Great Olympic Moments, and Modern Olympic Games.
32 pp.
| Heinemann
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-0263-6$29.29 New ed. (1999)
(4)
4-6
Olympics series.
This updated series offers a history of the Olympic games, beginning with ancient Greece and focusing on the modern-day games. Some information appears in more than one volume, making the series as a whole somewhat repetitive. Numerous photographs and sidebars help break up the narrative. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Olympics titles: Ancient Olympic Games, Crises at the Olympics, Great Olympic Moments, and Modern Olympic Games.
32 pp.
| Heinemann
| August, 2007
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-4329-0264-3$29.29 New ed. (1999)
(4)
4-6
Olympics series.
This updated series offers a history of the Olympic games, beginning with ancient Greece and focusing on the modern-day games. Some information appears in more than one volume, making the series as a whole somewhat repetitive. Numerous photographs and sidebars help break up the narrative. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these Olympics titles: Ancient Olympic Games, Crises at the Olympics, Great Olympic Moments, and Modern Olympic Games.
(4)
4-6
Making of a Champion series.
These encompassing books explore the details, demands, and determination necessary in the making of an elite athlete. Chapters cover such topics as the sport's history, training techniques, diet and nutrition, and competitions (drug use is briefly mentioned). Photos of a variety of elite athletes--from past to present--help illustrate the text. The congested design is a drawback. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Making of a Champion titles: A World-Class Sprinter, A World-Class Judo Champion, A World-Class Mountain Biker, A World-Class Swimmer, A World-Class Marathon Runner, and A World-Class Gymnast.
(4)
4-6
Visiting the Past series.
The books in this series combine captioned color photos and brief text in a busy design. Pyramids discusses the complex building techniques and the tombs' role in religion, art, and culture. Colosseum traces the creation of these structures and their function in Roman society. Report writers will find adequate introductory material. Reading list, site map. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Visiting the Past titles: The Pyramids and The Colosseum and the Roman Forum.]
64 pp.
| Heinemann
| November, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 1-58810-205-X$$26.50
(4)
4-6
Creative Lives series.
Suitable for report writers, the books in this series depict their subjects as sometimes flawed individuals with realistic hopes and fears. Sidebars provide quotations and historical context. Photographs and illustrations enliven the text, but the busy page design is distracting. Each book includes a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these titles: Charles Dickens, Mark Twain, Coco Chanel.]
64 pp.
| Heinemann
| November, 2001
|
LibraryISBN 1-58810-203-3$$26.50
(4)
4-6
Creative Lives series.
The books in this series effectively relate the cultural relevance of these two subjects and don't shy away from depicting unflattering or controversial events in each artist's personal life. Sidebars provide relevant quotations and historical context. Ample photographs (and in Picasso, reproductions of paintings) enliven the text, but the busy page design is distracting. Each book includes a timeline. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these titles: Frank Lloyd Wright and Pablo Picasso.]
32 pp.
| Oxford
| October, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-19-521430-7$$12.95
(3)
4-6
What's Their Story? series.
Illustrated by
Gerry Ball.
These brief biographies of three authors, two explorers, and one political activist present their subjects in clear and engaging prose. Accomplished half-page and spot watercolors on each page highlight key moments in each person's life. Time lines are appended to all but Eric (which features a source note) and Gandhi (a glossary). Ind.
32 pp.
| Oxford
| October, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-19-521433-1$$12.95
(3)
4-6
What's Their Story? series.
Illustrated by
Alan Marks.
These brief biographies of three authors, two explorers, and one political activist present their subjects in clear and engaging prose. Accomplished half-page and spot watercolors on each page highlight key moments in each person's life. Time lines are appended to all but Eric (which features a source note) and Gandhi (a glossary). Ind.
32 pp.
| Oxford
| January, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-19-521406-4
(4)
K-3
What's Their Story? series.
These brief illustrated biographies chronicle the lives of prominent historical figures. The writing is clear for the most part, focusing on major accomplishments, while slightly glossing over the negatives. Each volume includes a time line. The quality of the illustrations varies, but despite their general appeal, the design and trim size keep the feel tipped toward the institutional. Ind.
32 pp.
| Oxford
| January, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-19-521401-3
(4)
K-3
What's Their Story? series.
These brief illustrated biographies chronicle the lives of prominent historical figures. The writing is clear for the most part, focusing on major accomplishments, while slightly glossing over the negatives. Each volume includes a time line. The quality of the illustrations varies, but despite their general appeal, the design and trim size keep the feel tipped toward the institutional. Ind.
32 pp.
| Oxford
| January, 1998
|
TradeISBN 0-19-521404-8
(4)
K-3
What's Their Story? series.
These brief illustrated biographies chronicle the lives of prominent historical figures. The writing is clear for the most part, focusing on major accomplishments, while slightly glossing over the negatives. Each volume includes a time line. The quality of the illustrations varies, but despite their general appeal, the design and trim size keep the feel tipped toward the institutional. Ind.