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Passport to History
9 Reviews
(4)
4-6
Passport to History series.
With its modern-day tourist-guide tone, this compendium focusing on the 1800s American West is amusing and informative. Small cartoon figures of pioneer women, miners, and Native American women--all wearing sunglasses--accompany short, sometimes humorous trivia, but the paintings and photographs of the time are more useful sources of information. Pronunciation guide, reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(4)
4-6
Passport to History series.
With a contemporary tourist-guide tone, these books on ancient civilizations are generally amusing and informative. Accompanying sometimes humorous boxed trivia are cartoon figures dressed in ancient garb and wearing sunglasses, which detract from the useful photos of artifacts. Pronunciation guide, reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Passport to History titles: Your Travel Guide to Ancient Rome and Your Travel Guide to Ancient Israel.]
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(4)
4-6
Passport to History series.
With a contemporary tourist-guide tone, these books on ancient civilizations are generally amusing and informative. Accompanying sometimes humorous boxed trivia are cartoon figures dressed in ancient garb and wearing sunglasses, which detract from the useful photos of artifacts. Pronunciation guide, reading list, timeline, websites. Bib., glos., ind. [Review covers these Passport to History titles: Your Travel Guide to Ancient Rome and Your Travel Guide to Ancient Israel.]
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
4-6
Passport to History series.
Day explores American culture in these guides to the past. The chatty texts, which are written as if for time-traveling visitors, provide facts about daily life, famous figures, customs, government, currency, fashion, local manners, health, and food. Maps, archival artwork and photographs, and witty captions extend the texts. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Mary R. Holt
(3)
4-6
Passport to History series.
Day explores American culture in these guides to the past. The chatty texts, which are written as if for time-traveling visitors, provide facts about daily life, famous figures, customs, government, currency, fashion, local manners, health, and food. Maps, archival artwork and photographs, and witty captions extend the texts. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Mary R. Holt
(3)
4-6
Passport to History series.
Day explores ancient Mayan culture and the Renaissance in these guides to the past. The chatty texts, which are written as if for time-traveling visitors, provide facts about daily life, famous figures, customs, government, currency, fashion, local manners, health, and food. Maps, archival reproductions and photographs, and witty captions extend the texts. A time line is included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Mary R. Holt
(3)
4-6
Passport to History series.
Day explores ancient Mayan culture and the Renaissance in these guides to the past. The chatty texts, which are written as if for time-traveling visitors, provide facts about daily life, famous figures, customs, government, currency, fashion, local manners, health, and food. Maps, archival reproductions and photographs, and witty captions extend the texts. A time line is included. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Mary R. Holt
(4)
4-6
Passport to History series.
Despite their unoriginal premise, these tour books for time-traveling visitors aim to convey information about two ancient cultures. Facts about daily life, art, customs, government, and economics are relayed in chatty chapters, with such titles as "Where to Stay" and "Where to Find Souvenirs." Reproductions of artifacts, photos of ruins, and text boxes with travel tips accompany the texts. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Kristen Oravec
(4)
4-6
Passport to History series.
Despite their unoriginal premise, these tour books for time-traveling visitors aim to convey information about two ancient cultures. Facts about daily life, art, customs, government, and economics are relayed in chatty chapters, with such titles as "Where to Stay" and "Where to Find Souvenirs." Reproductions of artifacts, photos of ruins, and text boxes with travel tips accompany the texts. Bib., glos., ind.
Reviewer: Kristen Oravec
9 reviews
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