I'm glad I was unaware of the Booklist review when I purchased this book. Otherwise, I might have passed on it. I do agree that there are omissions, but I see it as a sort of pathfinder for my students. I can use it to give them a list of references to begin their research on a particular person or subject related to the topic. When we get to the library or when they go on their own, they will know what to look for. A few of my students have been browsing it, and the photographs have been intriguing to them. It seems to me that this book might be more of a social studies supplement. As a teacher, I see it as a useful resource.