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Behind Enemy Lines: The Escape of Robert Grimes with the Comet Line
Sure to draw middle schoolers in; a first pick.
A Refugee's Journey from Afghanistan
A timely but uneven effort that reveals the plight of children affected by the horrors of war; suitable for reports and current events needs.
Yellowstone Mountains National Park
No improvement on extant sets, including ABDO's 2005 "National Parks."
Secrets of the U.S. Civil War
Readers won't learn many "secrets" from this set, making it supplementary to most collections.
This book describes some lesser-known aspects of the Great War, with emphasis on secret plots and pacts, weapons, spies, and technology. Each topic, mainly illustrated with black-and-white photographs, is briefly covered; fact sidebars and definitions of technical terms provide supplemental information. The last chapter is an unfortunate hodgepodge of topics. Critical thinking questions using the Common Core are appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.
Let's Explore China
No improvement on extant sets.
Although this superficial series is intended for very young children, the brief texts lack information on child-centered topics. The clear color photos are appealing, but the youngest readers will come away with little sense of "exploring" these Caribbean countries or what life is like there. Critical thinking questions are scattered throughout the texts; each book includes a rudimentary map and limited picture glossary. Reading list. Ind.
Bad Days in Exploration
These books might draw browsers but are unlikely to hold their attention. A supplemental choice.
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