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Shirley, David
4 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Celebrate the States series.
Bright and accessible volumes provide a thorough profile of each state, touching on geography, history, famous people, and landmarks. Historical reproductions and postcard-quality photographs enliven the texts, as do sections devoted to facts and figures and information boxes that contain entertaining supplemental material such as recipes and songs. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(3)
4-6
Celebrate the States series.
Each book presents a well-rounded portrait of a state, exploring its geography, history, government, culture, and people. The concise, clearly written texts are supplemented by a section of facts and figures, including a biographical listing of notables from each state. A wide variety of postcard-quality photos, maps, and reproductions provide visual appeal. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta
(4)
4-6
Celebrate the States series.
A boon for report writers, these ten volumes dutifully provide information on each state's geography, wildlife, history, government and economy, population, landmarks, tourist attractions, and notable residents. A somewhat dull design incorporates readable texts, colorful tour-book-like photos, maps, charts, and historic reproductions. State facts, state songs, annual celebrations, and "fun facts" are appended. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: Shelley Woods
(4)
YA
Book Report Biography series.
This is a detailed and informative account of the life of the creator of such icons as Uncle Sam, the Republican donkey, the Democratic elephant, and Santa Claus as we know him. Students may find the intricacies of his career tedious and his personal life unremarkable, but the "Thomas Nast sampler" of cartoons is interesting. Historical background and a time line are included. Bib., ind.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
4 reviews
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