Thank you for visiting.
This content is exclusive to subscribers only.
As a digital subscriber, you’ll receive unlimited access to Horn Book web exclusives and extensive archives, as well as access to our highly searchable Guide/Reviews Database.
To access other site content, visit The Horn Book homepage.
Log In
Don't have a Horn Book Account?
Register Now
Register Now
In America
453 Reviews
(3)
4-6
Core Library Guide to Racism in Modern America series.
Slavery may have officially ended in 1865, but as the authors clearly show in this hi-lo series entry, racism continued to be codified in this country's laws and institutions. After a contemporary example of the criminal justice system's blatantly unfair treatment of Black people, this overview traces the effects of policies and practices in employment, education, and voting laws that negatively affected African Americans--and that continue to have repercussions today. Plenty of sidebars and captioned photos reinforce concepts in the main text. A glossary and index are appended.
Reviewer: Kitty Flynn
(3)
4-6
Peoples of North America series.
Beautifully designed and evenly thorough, this continuing series is not to be missed. In each volume, the Native American tribe's history and culture are captured through arresting photographs and art and an accessible narrative. Sidebars called "Being Shawnee" (and so on) offer even more compelling perspectives on daily life, both today and long ago. Each book includes a traditional tale. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Review covers these Peoples of North America titles: Cheyenne, Comanche, Hopi, Inuit, Seminole, and Shawnee.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
4-6
Peoples of North America series.
Beautifully designed and evenly thorough, this continuing series is not to be missed. In each volume, the Native American tribe's history and culture are captured through arresting photographs and art and an accessible narrative. Sidebars called "Being Shawnee" (and so on) offer even more compelling perspectives on daily life, both today and long ago. Each book includes a traditional tale. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Review covers these Peoples of North America titles: Cheyenne, Comanche, Hopi, Inuit, Seminole, and Shawnee.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
4-6
Peoples of North America series.
Beautifully designed and evenly thorough, this continuing series is not to be missed. In each volume, the Native American tribe's history and culture are captured through arresting photographs and art and an accessible narrative. Sidebars called "Being Shawnee" (and so on) offer even more compelling perspectives on daily life, both today and long ago. Each book includes a traditional tale. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Review covers these Peoples of North America titles: Cheyenne, Comanche, Hopi, Inuit, Seminole, and Shawnee.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
4-6
Peoples of North America series.
Beautifully designed and evenly thorough, this continuing series is not to be missed. In each volume, the Native American tribe's history and culture are captured through arresting photographs and art and an accessible narrative. Sidebars called "Being Shawnee" (and so on) offer even more compelling perspectives on daily life, both today and long ago. Each book includes a traditional tale. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind.
Review covers these Peoples of North America titles: Cheyenne, Comanche, Hopi, Inuit, Seminole, and Shawnee.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
4-6
Peoples of North America series.
Beautifully designed and evenly thorough, this continuing series is not to be missed. In each volume, the Native American tribe's history and culture are captured through arresting photographs and art and an accessible narrative. Sidebars called "Being Shawnee" (and so on) offer even more compelling perspectives on daily life, both today and long ago. Each book includes a traditional tale. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Peoples of North America titles: Cheyenne, Comanche, Hopi, Inuit, Seminole, and Shawnee.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
4-6
Peoples of North America series.
Beautifully designed and evenly thorough, this continuing series is not to be missed. In each volume, the Native American tribe's history and culture are captured through arresting photographs and art and an accessible narrative. Sidebars called "Being Shawnee" (and so on) offer even more compelling perspectives on daily life, both today and long ago. Each book includes a traditional tale. Reading list, websites. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Peoples of North America titles: Cheyenne, Comanche, Hopi, Inuit, Seminole, and Shawnee.
Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.
(3)
YA
Being Female in America series.
In readable prose, Harris unpacks the biases, double standards, and unrealistic expectations placed on American women in a variety of settings. Harris manages to provide a fresh and unique approach with each title, and throughout the series she encourages readers to consider the issues from a wide angle. Discussion starters and related-topic sidebars are sprinkled throughout each text. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Being Female in America titles: Growing Up a Girl, Male Privilege, Sexism and Race, Sexism at Work, Sexism in Politics, and Sexism in the Media.
Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello
(3)
YA
Class in America series.
This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Class in America titles: The American Middle Class, Being Poor in America, Class and Education, Class and Race, Class Mobility, The Future of Work in America, The Health-Care Divide, and The One Percent.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
YA
Class in America series.
This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Class in America titles: The American Middle Class, Being Poor in America, Class and Education, Class and Race, Class Mobility, The Future of Work in America, The Health-Care Divide, and The One Percent.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
YA
Being Female in America series.
In readable prose, Harris unpacks the biases, double standards, and unrealistic expectations placed on American women in a variety of settings. Harris manages to provide a fresh and unique approach with each title, and throughout the series she encourages readers to consider the issues from a wide angle. Discussion starters and related-topic sidebars are sprinkled throughout each text. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Being Female in America titles: Growing Up a Girl, Male Privilege, Sexism and Race, Sexism at Work, Sexism in Politics, and Sexism in the Media.
Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello
(3)
YA
Class in America series.
This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Class in America titles: The American Middle Class, Being Poor in America, Class and Education, Class and Race, Class Mobility, The Future of Work in America, The Health-Care Divide, and The One Percent.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
YA
Class in America series.
This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Class in America titles: The American Middle Class, Being Poor in America, Class and Education, Class and Race, Class Mobility, The Future of Work in America, The Health-Care Divide, and The One Percent.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
YA
Class in America series.
This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Class in America titles: The American Middle Class, Being Poor in America, Class and Education, Class and Race, Class Mobility, The Future of Work in America, The Health-Care Divide, and The One Percent.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
YA
Class in America series.
This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Class in America titles: The American Middle Class, Being Poor in America, Class and Education, Class and Race, Class Mobility, The Future of Work in America, The Health-Care Divide, and The One Percent.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
YA
Being Female in America series.
In readable prose, Harris unpacks the biases, double standards, and unrealistic expectations placed on American women in a variety of settings. Harris manages to provide a fresh and unique approach with each title, and throughout the series she encourages readers to consider the issues from a wide angle. Discussion starters and related-topic sidebars are sprinkled throughout each text. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Being Female in America titles: Growing Up a Girl, Male Privilege, Sexism and Race, Sexism at Work, Sexism in Politics, and Sexism in the Media.
Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello
(3)
YA
Being Female in America series.
In readable prose, Harris unpacks the biases, double standards, and unrealistic expectations placed on American women in a variety of settings. Harris manages to provide a fresh and unique approach with each title, and throughout the series she encourages readers to consider the issues from a wide angle. Discussion starters and related-topic sidebars are sprinkled throughout each text. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Being Female in America titles: Growing Up a Girl, Male Privilege, Sexism and Race, Sexism at Work, Sexism in Politics, and Sexism in the Media.
Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello
(3)
YA
Being Female in America series.
In readable prose, Harris unpacks the biases, double standards, and unrealistic expectations placed on American women in a variety of settings. Harris manages to provide a fresh and unique approach with each title, and throughout the series she encourages readers to consider the issues from a wide angle. Discussion starters and related-topic sidebars are sprinkled throughout each text. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Being Female in America titles: Growing Up a Girl, Male Privilege, Sexism and Race, Sexism at Work, Sexism in Politics, and Sexism in the Media.
Reviewer: Kristy Pasquariello
(3)
YA
Class in America series.
This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Class in America titles: The American Middle Class, Being Poor in America, Class and Education, Class and Race, Class Mobility, The Future of Work in America, The Health-Care Divide, and The One Percent.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
(3)
YA
Class in America series.
This unique series--geared to school reports but with intriguing topics and ideas that go beyond the curriculum--could also provide support for debates and political action for motivated readers. Charts, graphs, archival photos, and contemporary color photos break up the dense information and detailed sidebars. Lots of discussion-starter questions make these books relevant to today's readers. Reading list. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Class in America titles: The American Middle Class, Being Poor in America, Class and Education, Class and Race, Class Mobility, The Future of Work in America, The Health-Care Divide, and The One Percent.
Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt
453 reviews
We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing.