(4) 4-6 U.S.A. Travel Guides series. Illustrated by Matt Kania. This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S.A. Travel Guides titles: Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S.A. Travel Guides series. Illustrated by Matt Kania. This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S.A. Travel Guides titles: Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S.A. Travel Guides series. Illustrated by Matt Kania. This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S.A. Travel Guides titles: Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S.A. Travel Guides series. Illustrated by Matt Kania. This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S.A. Travel Guides titles: Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S.A. Travel Guides series. Illustrated by Matt Kania. This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S.A. Travel Guides titles: Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S.A. Travel Guides series. Illustrated by Matt Kania. This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S.A. Travel Guides titles: Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 U.S.A. Travel Guides series. Illustrated by Matt Kania. This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these U.S.A. Travel Guides titles: Arizona, California, Colorado, Massachusetts, Michigan, Pennsylvania, and South Carolina.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(3) 4-6 America the Beautiful series. A cross between a social studies textbook and a tourist guide, each attractive, readable volume describes a state's history, geography, industry, culture, and famous citizenry. Glossy pages, detailed maps, helpful definitions (which are neatly incorporated in the text), and sharp reproductions of photographs and other artwork make the books useful for upper-elementary and middle school students in search of report resources. Time lines and "Fast Facts" sections are appended. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Tanya D. Auger

(4) 4-6 Encyclopedia of First Ladies series. Sketchy but clearly written biographies chronicle the lives--the triumphs as well as the tragedies--of these women. From youth through achievements as a president's spouse, each woman's story is grounded in both a historical and social context, revealing the changing role of women throughout U.S. history. Highlighted text boxes provide further information about events and people of the period. Photographs and reproductions illustrate each volume. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(4) 4-6 Encyclopedia of First Ladies series. Sketchy but clearly written biographies chronicle the lives--the triumphs as well as the tragedies--of these women. From youth through achievements as a president's spouse, each woman's story is grounded in both a historical and social context, revealing the changing role of women throughout U.S. history. Highlighted text boxes provide further information about events and people of the period. Photographs and reproductions illustrate each volume. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Carolyn Shute

(3) 4-6 Enchantment of the World series. This overview of the island continent's history, natural resources, and Aboriginal and immigrant cultures is written in accessible prose and abundantly illustrated with color photographs. Readers will be intrigued by the description of outback students who attend school via radio; information on sports, entertainment, and Aussie foods adds more kid-appeal to the book. A time line contrasts Australia's past. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 America the Beautiful series. An easy-on-the-eye typeface and clear color photographs make these state surveys enjoyable to peruse. The accessible texts touch on each state's history, environment, and famous cities. Information boxes highlight well-known citizens and intriguing vignettes, and each volume contains an appendix that provides a thorough listing of brief facts about the state. Time lines are included. There are seven other titles in this series. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: Peter D. Sieruta

(3) 4-6 Enchantment of the World series. A smoothly written text follows Egypt from the Old, Middle, and New Kingdoms through Roman, Arab, then British rule, to independence. Ancient and modern customs, religious practices and political beliefs, as well as the arts and leisure activities are covered. Large color photos make the book inviting, and a useful time line juxtaposes Egypt's history with events in world history. Bib., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.