SERIES MADE SIMPLE

America's First Settlements

by Linda THOMPSON
978-1-62169-834-0. ea vol: 48p. (History of America Series). chart. chron. glossary. illus. index. map. photos. reprods. websites. Rourke. 2013. lib. ed. $32.79; pap. $9.95; ebk. $32.79.
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Gr 4–6—Disparate people, events, and institutions in American history are-for good or ill-linked irrevocably to the shape of America today. This thoughtfully curated series highlights some pivotal influences and moments. The significance of each subject is presented with concise, accessible logic. For example, Immigrants begins with an explanation of the integrality of various cultures in the American landscape. ("Everyone in the United States is an immigrant or has descended from immigrants.") The author goes on to describe when and why groups of people moved to America and their lasting effects on society. Archival photos, reproductions, and maps are attractively framed and captioned.
Reviewed by Jennifer Prince , Nov 01, 2013

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