BOOKS

Awesome America: Everything You Ever Wanted To Know About the History, People, and Culture

by Katy STEINMETZ
208p. (Time for Kids). chart. chron. further reading. glossary. index. maps. photos. websites. Time. May 2016. Tr $24.95. ISBN 9781618931498.
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Gr 3–6—This resource is bursting with color photographs and information. Divided into 14 chapters on topics such as U.S. government, immigration, civil rights, life in the United States, and more, this volume aims to not only provide historical information but also explore the impact the United States has had on the world. The concluding chapter is a time line of U.S. history from 1600 to 2008. This title presents a wide array of Americana, from major events to quirky bits such as common idioms ("When pigs fly") to influential artists, athletes, and activists. The 2016 election, a future Supreme Court judge, and changes in currency will make the resource date quickly, but there's a plethora of enjoyable and educational information here that will be read and revisited.
VERDICT A serviceable browsing resource.
Reviewed by Helen Foster James, University of California at San Diego , Jul 01, 2016

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