Gr 5-8-These basically well-written books should engage a wide range of readers with varied interests. While each one includes a chapter on the history of the country, both titles emphasize geography and culture, especially as they relate to contemporary life. The tendency is to focus on the positive, an appropriate choice for the intended audience. Furthermore, the excellent quality of the photos contributes to the attractiveness of these volumes. Since the style of writing is appealing and the topics are so well presented, it is a shame that several typos were not caught. There are also a few odd usages, such as in the sentences "Slovenes attend their libraries" and "Tourists in Slovenia amount to more than one million." While Matilda Gabrielpillai's Bosnia and Herzegovina (Gareth Stevens, 2001) gives much more information on the war of 1992-'95, its horrors, and its consequences, Milivojevic's book is a better choice for motivating students to learn more about other parts of the world.-Elizabeth Talbot, University of Illinois, Champaign Copyright 2004 Reed Business Information.