SERIES MADE SIMPLE

America's Oddest Hobbies

by Joe YERDON
9781482440171. ea vol: 32p. (Weird America). further reading. glossary. index. photos. websites. Gareth Stevens. 2016. lib. ed. $26.60. pap. $10.50. ebk. $26.60.
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Gr 3–5—Ranging in subject from strange holidays like National Sandwich Day to the spooky supernatural cryptids of North America, these books are sure to help readers discover the oddest parts of our culture. With enticing front covers and a topic that lends itself to conversational, lighthearted writing, this series is an easy sell. The illustrations consist of large, colorful photographs, all of which are accentuated with neon fonts and borders. The least weird is Foods, which mainly features regional delicacies such as Frito pie and gelatin salad.
VERDICT Consider for collections in need of fun, browsable materials.
Reviewed by Staff , Apr 01, 2016

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