James & Dolley Madison

School Library Journal

Gr 4-7-In this series, readers are offered glimpses into the lives of America's first families. The titles are readable, interesting, and accurate. Concise information about the leaders and their wives as well as significant political events is presented in a well-organized manner. Chapter headings are specific and interlaced with subheadings that highlight occurrences that shaped the families' terms in office. Good-quality documentary photographs, illustrations, and maps are accompanied by captions that enhance the texts. Accessible and well-balanced research tools.-Janet Gillen, Great Neck Public Library, NY Copyright 2005 Reed Business Information.