SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Hernán Cortés

by Jack CONNELLY
9781502601292. ea vol: 64p. (Incredible Explorers). further reading. glossary. maps. Cavendish Square. 2015. lib. ed. $34.21.
COPY ISBN
Gr 8 Up—These slim volumes are packed with details, sometimes ploddingly so, but will provide plenty of assignment support. The small font makes some pages look text heavy, but the narratives are usually relieved by colorful, often contemporary maps, drawings, and other artwork. Acknowledging modern scholarship, the authors mention recent research that sheds new light on the explorers' lives and discoveries and wisely rely on primary sources, frequently inserting quotations from the explorers and their contemporaries. The writing is clunky and redundant at times; occasionally, writers employ colloquial language to make the volumes more student friendly. Some minor factual, spelling, grammatical errors crop up.
VERDICT Despite some flaws, these are generally well done. Recommended for supplemental use in public and school libraries.
Reviewed by Carol Goldman , Apr 01, 2015

Be the first reader to comment.

Comment Policy:
  • Be respectful, and do not attack the author, people mentioned in the article, or other commenters. Take on the idea, not the messenger.
  • Don't use obscene, profane, or vulgar language.
  • Stay on point. Comments that stray from the topic at hand may be deleted.
  • Comments may be republished in print, online, or other forms of media.
  • If you see something objectionable, please let us know. Once a comment has been flagged, a staff member will investigate.

RELATED 

SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Amazing Migrations: Caribou! Elephants! Penguins!
by Herrington, Lisa M.
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Collaborate and Share Results
by Wolny, Philip
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Backyard Astronomy Experiments
by Wood, Alix
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Dwayne Johnson
by Spanier, Kristine
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Living with OCD
by Wyskowski, Lindsay
SERIES MADE SIMPLE

Boston Red Sox
by Lajiness, Katie
More
ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?

We are currently offering this content for free. Sign up now to activate your personal profile, where you can save articles for future viewing

ALREADY A SUBSCRIBER?