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Frey, Marc
3 Reviews
(4)
4-6
This just-updated encyclopedic book of U.S. presidents includes Donald Trump. Following an overview of American government, each succinct (mostly one-page) bio covers the ups and downs of the president's career and includes perfunctory sidebars on notable people, events, etc., plus a running timeline. The two-page entry on Trump's young presidency, which touches on the controversies surrounding his election, feels rushed and out of place. Glos.
Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello
(4)
4-6
The office of the president is examined in the context of the system of American government. Color portraits and brief biographies of presidents from Washington to Obama highlight hallmark political events during their respective terms. Small, tight print and encyclopedic information makes this a survey for upper-elementary readers. A timeline across the bottom of the pages keeps track of the contemporaneous historical details. Glos.
Reviewer: Paula M. Cairo
(4)
4-6
Each single-page introduction to one of the fifty states begins with six facts (state nickname, etc.), features a summary of important historical information, small photos, and a topographical map, and concludes with two sidebars that discuss related topics (e.g., New York's Harlem Renaissance). The book is limited by its superficiality, but the summaries are intelligent and the details well chosen.
Reviewer: Frieda F. Bostian
3 reviews
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