Basic overviews of wars involving the United States are featured in these eight volumes. Each title includes background, battles, personalities involved, and conclusions. Readers learn about Washington’s strategy during the American Revolution, how slavery was a primary factor in the Civil War, that the United States entered World War I due to attacks on shipping, and the progression of World War II in Europe and the Pacific. The United States’ involvement in the conflicts between the divided countries of Korea and Vietnam is covered in those titles. Likewise, the events up to and including the Gulf War and The Afghanistan War are neatly presented. Illustrations and photographs are provided to enhance the text. Each volume contains age-appropriate information, although some errors may throw off readers. The Civil War mistakenly refers to Atlanta as the capital of Georgia in 1864. In World War II a photograph of a destroyer is mislabeled as a battleship. World War II also omits references to the campaigns in Africa, Italy, and much of the Pacific, thus rendering this volume less comprehensive than the others. VERDICT Excepting the volume on World War II, these volumes provide adequate introductions of the wars to younger audiences and should be considered for purchase where collections need to be refreshed.