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32 pp.
| Smart Apple |
September, 2011 |
LibraryISBN 978-1-59920-436-9$28.50
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4-6Countries in Our World series.
Klobuchar provides a very general introduction to the United States, a country whose "wealth and military might make [it] the most powerful country in the world." Abundant photographs (of varying relevance) and sidebars highlight important facts and people; a useful spread looks ahead to 2020. There's some out-of-date information (e.g., "there is still a strong U.S. military presence" in Iraq today). Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.