(3) K-3 Illustrated by S. D. Schindler. In a rollicking, lively storyteller's voice, Bowman relates a little-known insult gone wrong, the ensuing almost-duel between Abraham Lincoln and fellow Illinois state congressman James Shields, and the lessons both men learned. Watercolor and ink illustrations convey the story's mood and the 1842 setting. An afterword gives additional facts about the incident, its players, and the politics and economy of the time. Bib.

Reviewer: Christina Dorr

(2) K-3 Illustrated by Daniel Minter. William "Doc" Key was a self-taught veterinarian who was born into slavery and became a free man after the Civil War. With Doc's gentle, noncoercive training, his colt, Jim, learned to read, spell, write, and do sums, and thus became the star of Doc's traveling shows. Bowman's narration is steady and natural. Minter's woodcut-style illustrations are enticing and warm. Bib.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2017

(4) 4-6 Fact Finders: American Indian Life series. Each book begins with the group's history, exploring family life and governing systems; discusses how life changed after the arrival of European explorers and settlers; and concludes with information about how the groups live today. Though cursory, the books could serve as appropriate introductions for third and fourth graders. Photos and historical art adequately illustrate the texts. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: American Indian Life titles: The Sioux and The Iroquois.

Reviewer: Bridget McCaffrey