(4) K-3 Pebble Plus: U.S. Symbols series. Large-scale color photos and simple but dull texts introduce American icons to early readers. The history and meaning of each symbol is explained, as well some evolutions (bald eagles' near extinction; repairs on the Statue; wording changes in the Pledge). This series offers useful overviews of scattered aspects of American history. Common Core critical thinking prompts are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Pebble Plus: U.S. Symbols titles: The Bald Eagle, The Pledge of Allegiance, and The Statue of Liberty.

Reviewer: Cyrisse Jaffee

(3) K-3 America in Words and Songs series. These books give readers insight into the history of two American cornerstones. Report writers will find the narratives useful, and photographs and archival illustrations enhance the text, as do a number of sidebars. Declaration includes the entire text of the document. Reading list, timeline, websites. Glos., ind. Review covers these America in Words and Songs titles: The Declaration of Independence and The Pledge of Allegiance.

Reviewer: Luther B. Clegg