Gr 3—6—These visually appealing titles effectively combine paintings, engravings, primary documents, and photographs with cartoon illustrations. The eye-catching layouts include different font sizes, bold type, and text boxes to highlight different pieces of information. The content is interesting and pithy; the information is presented in a series of double-page topic treatments. The first book covers U.S. history from 1600 to 1800, the second title ranges from the early 1800s to around 1890, Wagon Trains covers much of the same period with a unique focus, and Gold Rush looks at California and its neighboring states starting in 1848, with the discovery of gold and other precious metals. Great resources for reports and good reading for children interested in the specific periods and places.—Samantha Larsen Hastings, Riverton Library, UT
This series provides snapshots of life during significant periods in American history. Important and well-known individuals and events are highlighted throughout on double-page spreads. It's all a little whitewashed, but the texts' friendly tone will draw in readers, as will the pages packed with eye-catching visuals--sketches, spot art, photos, etc. (though spreads may be difficult for some readers to navigate). Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these All About America titles: Colonists and Independence, Cowboys and the Wild West, Wagon Trains and Settlers, and Gold Rush and Riches.
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