"Covering major figures in U.S. history, these titles present content in an interview format. The subjects are questioned by Cub Reporter, a cartoon bear journalist, which sometimes leads to unusual or odd responses (for instance, Abraham Lincoln saying, 'I was killed by a man named John Wilkes Booth.'). The tone is conversational and readable, if less useful for informational purposes. The level of detail ranges from extremely specific (Harriet Tubman's father taught her which berries to eat for survival) to bafflingly imprecise (Helen Keller's 'illness hurt my eyes and my ears'). A simple layout incorporates historical photographs, painted illustrations, and, occasionally, stock images.

VERDICT: Though these are serviceable introductions to important historical figures, their value for research is limited."--School Library Journal, Series Made Simple.