(4) K-3 First Facts: Who Lived Here? series. This book tracks the presence of humans in the Great Plains, from the earliest-known settlers to modern day farmers and ranchers. The straightforward but choppy text skips through decades and centuries, providing a cursory outline of the history of the region. Archival illustrations and stock photos support the text; fact boxes and sidebars provide additional related information. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg

(4) 4-6 Coming to America series. The accessible books in this series focus on reasons for immigration, traditional life in the "old country," conditions on the voyages, hardships faced in the United States, and the economic, political, and social advances made. Soft edges around the photos give the archival pictures a sentimental feeling while the contemporary color photos just look odd. Included are a recipe (no warnings about adult help), a time line, and places to write and visit. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Coming to America titles: German Immigrants, 1820-1920; Irish Immigrants, 1840-1920; Chinese Immigrants, 1850-1900; Norwegian, Swedish, and Danish Immigrants, 1820-192; Italian Immigrants, 1880-1920; Japanese Immigrants, 1850-1950.]

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt