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50 States: Our America

80p. illus. maps. photos. Time. May 2017. Tr $15.99. ISBN 9781683300069.
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Gr 2–5—This slim volume is a handy little guidebook for elementary students looking to learn a bit more about the United States. Time's tried-and-true method of delivery works well here: brightly colored pages, an engaging layout, and age-appropriate text. Each state is given one short page, which includes a basic map spotlighting main cities and a pullout box with information such as the admission date to the Union, postal abbreviation, capital, nickname, population, and land area. State birds and trees are listed as well. This offering covers the basics and will appeal to state trivia enthusiasts. U.S. regions and territories also receive their due, with brief descriptions of what makes an area unique, what it's known for, and what states it encompasses.
VERDICT A concise title that would best accompany longer, more detailed accounts.
Reviewed by Sharon Verbeten, Brown County Library, Green Bay, WI , Sep 01, 2017

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