History doesn't have to be boring, and this series is great for presenting historical fact in an interesting format. Reading is minimal (for those who want just the facts), the graphics are eye-catching, illustrations and photos enhance the content. 100 facts in each book cover events, people and topics specific to that volume. Each fact is numbered and graphics cover each page in a scrapbook fashion. There are occasional hands-on activities and short quizzes over some of the content. My favorite sections are "I Don't Believe It!" These boxes are scattered throughout the books and state facts that you may or may not know about the subject. For example, "Soldiers called 'retrievers' used to have to run into the middle of the battle and collect all the spare arrows!" Each book is 48 pages long and includes a glossary and resource list. These are great for your history buff or use them to spice up your history curriculum. ~ Donna
