School Library Journal Review

Gr 4-7-These books are appropriate for students who are looking for a place to start a research project. The writing is clear and concise and the vocabulary is age-appropriate. Each title contains excellent contemporary photographs. "Did You Know?" sections and lists of important people related to the events are included. Berlin Airlift describes how Germany became divided after World War II; which countries dropped tons of food, coal, and other necessities while the Soviet blockade was in place; the formation of NATO; and the major players in the end of the blockade. Indianapolis personalizes a sad occurrence in history by following the events leading up to the destruction of the ship through the actions of the captain, Charles Butler McVay. He was eventually exonerated, but not before taking his own life in 1968. Korean War begins by explaining how North and South Korea became divided; the involvement of the United Nations and the United States; conflict between President Harry Truman and General Douglas MacArthur; eventual peace talks; and the division still occurring today. Accessible and straightforward, this book is an excellent one for the intended audience. All three volumes are solid choices.-Deborah J. Jesseman, Minnesota State University, Mankato (c) Copyright 2010. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.