Reviewed with Sarah De Capua's Becoming a Citizen .Gr. 2-5. Two new titles in the True Books--Civics series inform children about civic duties. Becoming a Citizen explains the requirements for U.S. citizenship and the procedures immigrants must follow in order to become naturalized. De Capua describes the official paperwork, offers sample questions from the citizenship test, and depicts the ceremony honoring new citizens. Paying Taxes defines the various kinds of taxes levied by governments, clarifies what they are used for, and offers a brief history of taxation in America. No mention is made of tax forms and their complexities or of the role of tax professionals. Both titles feature large print, short chapters, and frequent, captioned full-color illustrations; each has a list of resources (including Web sites) and a glossary. Of the two, Citizen is probably more useful, especially in communities with high immigrant populations, but both books will serve report writers. Other titles in the series are listed in the Series Roundup in this issue.

Gr 3-5-The first book defines what a citizen is and gives an overview of the process of becoming one. The second book describes different types of taxes, why they are paid, and what services they support. Each title is illustrated with clear, captioned photographs that emphasize points made in the text. Historical references are illustrated with archival images. Both texts are written in a clear, concise, straightforward style. Other titles about these topics are written on higher reading levels with increased complexity. These books will serve as resources for units about local, state, and federal government. ESL teachers and adults providing education and assistance to immigrants may find them valuable as well.-Janie Schomberg, Leal Elementary School, Urbana, IL Copyright 2002 Cahners Business Information.