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4-6American Story series.
Illustrated by
Giulio Maestro.
Betsy Maestro explains how the newly independent American states learned to work together, becoming a country able to govern and support itself while extending its territory; the text also makes note of the continuing discrimination against Native Americans. Smooth writing is complemented by Giulio Maestro's detailed illustrations, maps, and occasional full-page backgrounds. End matter includes relevant quotations. Timeline. Ind.
Reviewer: Kathleen Isaacs
| Horn Book Magazine Issue:
November, 2009