SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Alabama

by Ann Heinrichs
9781503819412. ea vol: 40p. (U.S.A. Travel Guides). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. The Child's World. Aug. 2017. lib. ed. $28.50.
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Gr 3–5—Readers tour each state's most notable landmarks, from state capitols to iconic statues to an assortment of kid-friendly museums, living history sites, zoos, and quirky festivals and fairs that celebrate everything from "punkin chunkin" in Delaware to UFO mania in Roswell, NM. Each book highlights the people, history, economy, and culture that makes each state unique. Throughout the series, spreads consist of three to four paragraphs, a photo of the featured place, and a drawn state map for reference. Much of the design of the series follows a road trip—themed look (street signs for chapter headings). However, the photos, often low-quality stock images, are a weakness.
VERDICT This readable set will have students ready to travel; consider for browsers and/or those tasked with a short report.
This series guides readers on a road trip through each state, unrealistically crisscrossing it to visit important locales. Maps and photographs catalog a cartoon family's visits to natural, industrial, and historical sites such as the Grand Canyon, Independence Hall, state capitals, etc. State facts (symbols, song, flag, etc.) are appended, plus a brief content quiz. There are forty-five other fall 2017 books in this series. Reading list, websites. Glos., ind.
Reviewed by Staff , Jun 01, 2018

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