(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents series. These large-print biographies include very general information related to each president, beginning with a brief biographical timeline and continuing with succinct descriptions of events leading up to and during their presidency. Relevant paintings and photographs and occasional sidebars accompany the unoriginal texts. Back matter highlights the three branches of government, the line of succession, and an inspiring quote from that president. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents titles: Chester Arthur, George H.W. Bush, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, James Buchanan, and George W. Bush.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents series. These large-print biographies include very general information related to each president, beginning with a brief biographical timeline and continuing with succinct descriptions of events leading up to and during their presidency. Relevant paintings and photographs and occasional sidebars accompany the unoriginal texts. Back matter highlights the three branches of government, the line of succession, and an inspiring quote from that president. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents titles: Chester Arthur, George H.W. Bush, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, James Buchanan, and George W. Bush.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents series. These large-print biographies include very general information related to each president, beginning with a brief biographical timeline and continuing with succinct descriptions of events leading up to and during their presidency. Relevant paintings and photographs and occasional sidebars accompany the unoriginal texts. Back matter highlights the three branches of government, the line of succession, and an inspiring quote from that president. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents titles: Chester Arthur, George H.W. Bush, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, James Buchanan, and George W. Bush.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents series. These large-print biographies include very general information related to each president, beginning with a brief biographical timeline and continuing with succinct descriptions of events leading up to and during their presidency. Relevant paintings and photographs and occasional sidebars accompany the unoriginal texts. Back matter highlights the three branches of government, the line of succession, and an inspiring quote from that president. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents titles: Chester Arthur, George H.W. Bush, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, James Buchanan, and George W. Bush.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents series. These large-print biographies include very general information related to each president, beginning with a brief biographical timeline and continuing with succinct descriptions of events leading up to and during their presidency. Relevant paintings and photographs and occasional sidebars accompany the unoriginal texts. Back matter highlights the three branches of government, the line of succession, and an inspiring quote from that president. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents titles: Chester Arthur, George H.W. Bush, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, James Buchanan, and George W. Bush.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(4) 4-6 United States of America series. This boilerplate series provides adequate and level-appropriate overviews of states. In each book, templated sections on geography, climate and weather, plants and animals, history, people, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, and entertainment are well illustrated with engaging photographs; "Quick Facts" and "Did You Know?" sections provide extra information. The flashy design includes lots of stars and stripes. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following United States of America titles: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 United States of America series. This boilerplate series provides adequate and level-appropriate overviews of states. In each book, templated sections on geography, climate and weather, plants and animals, history, people, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, and entertainment are well illustrated with engaging photographs; "Quick Facts" and "Did You Know?" sections provide extra information. The flashy design includes lots of stars and stripes. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following United States of America titles: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 United States of America series. This boilerplate series provides adequate and level-appropriate overviews of states. In each book, templated sections on geography, climate and weather, plants and animals, history, people, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, and entertainment are well illustrated with engaging photographs; "Quick Facts" and "Did You Know?" sections provide extra information. The flashy design includes lots of stars and stripes. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following United States of America titles: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 United States of America series. This boilerplate series provides adequate and level-appropriate overviews of states. In each book, templated sections on geography, climate and weather, plants and animals, history, people, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, and entertainment are well illustrated with engaging photographs; "Quick Facts" and "Did You Know?" sections provide extra information. The flashy design includes lots of stars and stripes. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following United States of America titles: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 United States of America series. This boilerplate series provides adequate and level-appropriate overviews of states. In each book, templated sections on geography, climate and weather, plants and animals, history, people, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, and entertainment are well illustrated with engaging photographs; "Quick Facts" and "Did You Know?" sections provide extra information. The flashy design includes lots of stars and stripes. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following United States of America titles: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 United States of America series. This boilerplate series provides adequate and level-appropriate overviews of states. In each book, templated sections on geography, climate and weather, plants and animals, history, people, cities, transportation, natural resources, industry, sports, and entertainment are well illustrated with engaging photographs; "Quick Facts" and "Did You Know?" sections provide extra information. The flashy design includes lots of stars and stripes. Timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers the following United States of America titles: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, and Colorado.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) 4-6 Fact Finders: United States by Region series. This series looks at regions of the United States; in each book, four brief but efficient chapters cover people, history, land, climate, daily life, economy, culture, and recreation. Although the topic is broad, teachers and mid-elementary students will welcome the zoomed-out perspective. A clean design of well-captioned photographs, fact boxes, and integrated glossary definitions further the series' appeal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: United States by Region titles: People and Places of the Northeast and People and Places of the Southwest.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) K-3 Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents series. These large-print biographies include very general information related to each president, beginning with a brief biographical timeline and continuing with succinct descriptions of events leading up to and during their presidency. Relevant paintings and photographs and occasional sidebars accompany the unoriginal texts. Back matter highlights the three branches of government, the line of succession, and an inspiring quote from that president. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Big Buddy Books: United States Presidents titles: Chester Arthur, George H.W. Bush, John Adams, John Quincy Adams, James Buchanan, and George W. Bush.

Reviewer: Rita Soltan

(3) 4-6 Fact Finders: United States by Region series. This series looks at regions of the United States; in each book, four brief but efficient chapters cover people, history, land, climate, daily life, economy, culture, and recreation. Although the topic is broad, teachers and mid-elementary students will welcome the zoomed-out perspective. A clean design of well-captioned photographs, fact boxes, and integrated glossary definitions further the series' appeal. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Fact Finders: United States by Region titles: People and Places of the Northeast and People and Places of the Southwest.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) YA In United States History series. In these informative volumes, originally published under slightly different titles in the In American History series, four seminal events in United States history are recounted in detailed but never dull prose. Unfortunately, the black-and-white photos have been removed from these new editions, making for dense packages. There are four other fall 2014 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Ind. Review covers these In United States History titles: The Battle of the Little Bighorn in United States History, The Watergate Scandal in United States History, The Industrial Revolution in United States History, and The Reconstruction of the South After the Civil War in United States History.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) YA In United States History series. In these informative volumes, originally published under slightly different titles in the In American History series, four seminal events in United States history are recounted in detailed but never dull prose. Unfortunately, the black-and-white photos have been removed from these new editions, making for dense packages. There are four other fall 2014 books in this series. Reading list, timeline. Ind. Review covers these In United States History titles: The Battle of the Little Bighorn in United States History, The Watergate Scandal in United States History, The Industrial Revolution in United States History, and The Reconstruction of the South After the Civil War in United States History.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) 4-6 Story of the United States series. This series focusing on pivotal periods in U.S. history is generally well organized, and the writing, though clunky, is accessible. Frequent photos, diagrams, and sidebars enhance the texts; writing prompts, primary source quotes, and "Stop and Think" questions contribute to the volumes' usefulness. Coverage of certain events is uneven (e.g., 1960s anti-war protests are glossed over). Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Story of the United States titles: World War I and Modern America, The Postwar Era, The United States Today, and The Rise of Industry.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(3) YA United States of Asgard series. In this series installment, Signy Valborn is a lost Valkyrie. Accompanied by Ned Unferth, the spiritless troll hunter, and Soren Bearstar, the berserker who forsook his god, Signy quests to answer the riddle Odin posed to her. Gratton wraps readers in a believable alternate world where Valkyries sit next to the Senate, and modern technology coexists with prayer trees to Norse gods.

Reviewer: Jenn Matters

(4) 4-6 Story of the United States series. This series focusing on pivotal periods in U.S. history is generally well organized, and the writing, though clunky, is accessible. Frequent photos, diagrams, and sidebars enhance the texts; writing prompts, primary source quotes, and "Stop and Think" questions contribute to the volumes' usefulness. Coverage of certain events is uneven (e.g., 1960s anti-war protests are glossed over). Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Story of the United States titles: World War I and Modern America, The Postwar Era, The United States Today, and The Rise of Industry.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello

(4) 4-6 Story of the United States series. This series focusing on pivotal periods in U.S. history is generally well organized, and the writing, though clunky, is accessible. Frequent photos, diagrams, and sidebars enhance the texts; writing prompts, primary source quotes, and "Stop and Think" questions contribute to the volumes' usefulness. Coverage of certain events is uneven (e.g., 1960s anti-war protests are glossed over). Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind. Review covers these Story of the United States titles: World War I and Modern America, The Postwar Era, The United States Today, and The Rise of Industry.

Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello