My Lists
Featured Lists
REVIEWS
School Library Journal
Reviewed on July 1, 2010
Gr 2-3 Victims of oversimplification, these titles have little content and an abundance of misconceptions and misinformation. The first sentence of "Colorado"refers to it as an American state. Should it not be a U.S. state? The Rockies are said to "lie in waves across Colorado," which is a very unusual description. Companies are described as mining "strong metals," but it is anyone's guess as to what they are. "Kansas"is an even bigger disaster. The pre-Civil War attack by Jayhawkers at Pottawatomie Creek is accurate in that five B...Log In or Sign Up to Read More