(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. This series attempts to explain the concept of America's national symbols. Beginning readers will appreciate the simple vocabulary, though the boilerplate language common to all books is vague and dull ("A symbol is a type of sign. A symbol shows you something"). Clear photographs and reproductions provide visual support. Glos., ind. Review covers these Patriotic Symbols titles: The Capitol Building, The Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, The National Anthem, and The Washington Monument.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. How and why different parts of the governing documents of the United States were developed and how they function are explained using easy-to-read vocabulary. Though the information is scant and often awkwardly worded, it will be generally accessible to the target audience. Many stock photographs and archival illustrations accompany the texts. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Government titles: What Are the Amendments?, What's the Bill of Rights?, What's the Declaration of Independence?, and What's the U.S. Constitution?

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. This series attempts to explain the concept of America's national symbols. Beginning readers will appreciate the simple vocabulary, though the boilerplate language common to all books is vague and dull ("A symbol is a type of sign. A symbol shows you something"). Clear photographs and reproductions provide visual support. Glos., ind. Review covers these Patriotic Symbols titles: The Capitol Building, The Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, The National Anthem, and The Washington Monument.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. This series attempts to explain the concept of America's national symbols. Beginning readers will appreciate the simple vocabulary, though the boilerplate language common to all books is vague and dull ("A symbol is a type of sign. A symbol shows you something"). Clear photographs and reproductions provide visual support. Glos., ind. Review covers these Patriotic Symbols titles: The Capitol Building, The Lincoln Memorial, Mount Rushmore, The National Anthem, and The Washington Monument.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. Each volume explains a subset of government, including federal, state, and local branches. Topics include how elections are held and the importance of individual government positions and group governing bodies. The books are profusely illustrated with stock photographs; most include websites. The information, though scant, is clearly presented. There are five other fall 2007 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Government titles: What Are Elections?, What's a City Council?, What's a Governor?, What's a Mayor?, and What's Government?

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. Each volume explains a subset of government, including federal, state, and local branches. Topics include how elections are held and the importance of individual government positions and group governing bodies. The books are profusely illustrated with stock photographs; most include websites. The information, though scant, is clearly presented. There are five other fall 2007 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Government titles: What Are Elections?, What's a City Council?, What's a Governor?, What's a Mayor?, and What's Government?

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. Each volume explains a subset of government, including federal, state, and local branches. Topics include how elections are held and the importance of individual government positions and group governing bodies. The books are profusely illustrated with stock photographs; most include websites. The information, though scant, is clearly presented. There are five other fall 2007 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Government titles: What Are Elections?, What's a City Council?, What's a Governor?, What's a Mayor?, and What's Government?

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. Each volume explains a subset of government, including federal, state, and local branches. Topics include how elections are held and the importance of individual government positions and group governing bodies. The books are profusely illustrated with stock photographs; most include websites. The information, though scant, is clearly presented. There are five other fall 2007 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Government titles: What Are Elections?, What's a City Council?, What's a Governor?, What's a Mayor?, and What's Government?

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 First Guide to Government series. Each volume explains a subset of government, including federal, state, and local branches. Topics include how elections are held and the importance of individual government positions and group governing bodies. The books are profusely illustrated with stock photographs; most include websites. The information, though scant, is clearly presented. There are five other fall 2007 books in this series. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these First Guide to Government titles: What Are Elections?, What's a City Council?, What's a Governor?, What's a Mayor?, and What's Government?

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow