Liberia by Scholastic Press gives a concise overview of the beautiful, troubled African country of Liberia.  The book begins with the table of contents with definite subject areas to obtain the information a student may need for a research project. Starting with a historical perspective and the founding of Liberia by former American slaves, the book also includes information about the geography of a biodiverse country with statistics displayed with  charts and diagrams.  Many photos of the social life and traditions of the people add to useful information in this book. Recommended for students from the middle and high school grade levels.