School Library Journal Review
Gr 7 Up-These books each begin with a landmark and broaden outward, describing the political and economic situations that led up to notable events there. The approach works beautifully. Quotes from participants are a highlight of the series, and all the maps and photos are clear and informative. These texts will be useful supplements to history classes, but are accessible enough to appeal as extracurricular material for students already interested in the topics. In addition, the books' relatively short length, clear vocabulary, and narrative-to-image ratio will make them work with reluctant readers in a way that the books of Rosen's "The Most Daring Raids in History" series (see below) will not. (c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
Horn Book Review
Archival photographs, maps, and sidebars combine with engaging texts to present thorough histories of the featured sites and landmarks. The chronological unfolding of events, interesting facts, personal accounts, and the current perspective provide well-rounded discussions of the impact and significance of these settings. The cramped design is a drawback. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. [Review covers these Place in History titles: The Twin Towers, Hiroshima, Pearl Harbor, The Berlin Wall, Auschwitz, and The Normandy Beaches.] (c) Copyright 2011. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.
