(4) K-3 True Book series. What begins as a history lesson--how the bald eagle became the emblem of the United States--quickly becomes a science text that presents basic facts about the life cycle, characteristics, and mating practices of the national bird. Large type and clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs add appeal to a slim text. Related online site addresses are included. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 True Book series. Using simple texts, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs, historical reproductions, and a clean design, Quiri presents two major symbols of American patriotism. 'Anthem' focuses on the history behind the writing of Key's famous poem, while 'Flag' discusses both the banner's creation and the many changes it has undergone since. A list of online sites of interest is appended to each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 True Book series. The large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white historical photographs and illustrations, and open design help compensate for a blandly written description of the history of Ellis Island, from its days as a hunting ground for Native Americans to its current incarnation as a national historical landmark. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(3) K-3 True Book series. Three of these titles offer simple discussions about the origins, functions, and daily duties of the branches of the federal government; the fourth provides a brief history and explanation of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These books contain a large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, an open design, and clearly worded texts. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Three of these titles offer simple discussions about the origins, functions, and daily duties of the branches of the federal government; the fourth provides a brief history and explanation of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These books contain a large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, an open design, and clearly worded texts. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Three of these titles offer simple discussions about the origins, functions, and daily duties of the branches of the federal government; the fourth provides a brief history and explanation of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These books contain a large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, an open design, and clearly worded texts. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Published spring 1998. Using clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and historical illustrations, simply worded texts, and a crisp design, Quiri tells the stories behind two American documents and one historic landmark, presenting key background information and a description of each one's creation. Online sites of interest are appended to each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Published spring 1998. Using clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and historical illustrations, simply worded texts, and a crisp design, Quiri tells the stories behind two American documents and one historic landmark, presenting key background information and a description of each one's creation. Online sites of interest are appended to each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Three of these titles offer simple discussions about the origins, functions, and daily duties of the branches of the federal government; the fourth provides a brief history and explanation of the first ten amendments to the Constitution. These books contain a large typeface, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and illustrations, an open design, and clearly worded texts. A list of related online sites is appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Published spring 1998. Using clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs and historical illustrations, simply worded texts, and a crisp design, Quiri tells the stories behind two American documents and one historic landmark, presenting key background information and a description of each one's creation. Online sites of interest are appended to each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) K-3 True Book series. Using simple texts, clearly reproduced color and black-and-white photographs, historical reproductions, and a clean design, Quiri presents two major symbols of American patriotism. 'Anthem' focuses on the history behind the writing of Key's famous poem, while 'Flag' discusses both the banner's creation and the many changes it has undergone since. A list of online sites of interest is appended to each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.