KEPPELER, Jill . The History and Government of East and Southeast Asia . ISBN 9781725321465 . KLEIN, J. M. The History and Government of Sub-Saharan Africa . ISBN 9781725321380 . KLEIN, J. M. The History and Government of the United States and Canada . ISBN 9781725321182 . MORLOCK, Rachael . The History and Government of Australia and the Pacific Realm . ISBN 9781725321502 . MORLOCK, Rachael . The History and Government of South Asia . ISBN 9781725321427 . VINK, Amanda . The History and Government of Europe . ISBN 9781725321267 . VINK, Amanda . The History and Government of Southwest Asia and North Africa . ISBN 9781725321342 . WOLF, Ryan . The History and Government of Russia and the Eurasian Republics . ISBN 9781725321304 . ea vol: 48p. (One World). Rosen / PowerKids . Jan. 2021. Tr. $30.25. Gr 4-6 These volumes provide overviews of the social and political aspects of various regions of the world. Each traces the history of the area from ancient civilizations to modern nations. Readers learn about colonialism in the Americas, Australia, and Africa; the importance of the Silk Road in opening up Southeast Asia; and the emergence of feudalism in Europe. Included are chapters on revolutions against colonial governments; civil wars in African nations; and the development of monarchies, democracies, and communism. Religious influences such as Islam in North Africa and the medieval Catholic Church in Europe are explored, as are geographical features such as the Himalayas. Well-captioned photographs and illustrations enhance the otherwise undistinguished narratives. The information is comprehensive for the recommended grade levels and the material is current. VERDICT Potential purchasers should be aware that The History and Government of Russia and the Eurasian Republics barely mentions any nation except Russia. Otherwise, these titles support a strong social studies curriculum and should be considered for purchase.