(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Huge," "Historic," "Stunning") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on each cover, no personalizing anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Countries We Come From titles: Russia, England, Germany, and Ukraine.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Huge," "Historic," "Stunning") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on each cover, no personalizing anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Countries We Come From titles: Russia, England, Germany, and Ukraine.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. This visually attractive but superficial introduction to Iran begins with fairly vague descriptive words ("Ancient, Beautiful, Rugged") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on the cover, no personalizing anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. This visually attractive but superficial introduction to Brazil begins with fairly vague descriptive words ("Wild, Dramatic, Friendly") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on the cover, no personalizing anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Huge," "Historic," "Stunning") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on each cover, no personalizing anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Countries We Come From titles: Russia, England, Germany, and Ukraine.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Huge," "Historic," "Stunning") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on each cover, no personalizing anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers these Countries We Come From titles: Russia, England, Germany, and Ukraine.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Colorful," "Busy," "Beautiful") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. The great geographic and ethnic diversity of many of these countries is barely mentioned. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Countries We Come From titles: The Philippines, China, India, Vietnam, and South Korea.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Colorful," "Busy," "Beautiful") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. The great geographic and ethnic diversity of many of these countries is barely mentioned. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Countries We Come From titles: The Philippines, China, India, Vietnam, and South Korea.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Colorful," "Busy," "Beautiful") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. The great geographic and ethnic diversity of many of these countries is barely mentioned. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Countries We Come From titles: The Philippines, China, India, Vietnam, and South Korea.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. Visually attractive but superficial introductions, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Colorful, Busy, Warm" for Guatemala) paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on each cover, no personal anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Countries We Come From titles: El Salvador and Guatemala.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Colorful," "Busy," "Beautiful") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. The great geographic and ethnic diversity of many of these countries is barely mentioned. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Countries We Come From titles: The Philippines, China, India, Vietnam, and South Korea.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. In a visually attractive but superficial introductory series, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Colorful," "Busy," "Beautiful") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. The great geographic and ethnic diversity of many of these countries is barely mentioned. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Countries We Come From titles: The Philippines, China, India, Vietnam, and South Korea.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. Visually attractive but superficial introductions, each volume begins with fairly vague descriptive words (e.g., "Colorful, Busy, Warm" for Guatemala) paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on each cover, no personal anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind. Review covers the following Countries We Come From titles: El Salvador and Guatemala.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 Countries We Come From series. A visually attractive but superficial introduction to Mexico, the volume begins with three fairly vague descriptive words ("Warm, Colorful, Lively") paired with bright photos. A smattering of facts about geography, animals, history, language, jobs, culture, and food follow, accompanied by engaging photos. Although a child appears on the cover, no personal anecdotes are included. "Fast facts" appended. Reading list. Glos., ind.

Reviewer: Melinda Greenblatt

(4) K-3 We Come From series. Heavy on color photos but light on text, each volume follows a native child but also skips around with general information from other parts of the country. A map, numerous captions, and quotes from the photo subjects break up the choppy texts. At the end of each book is an activity and a country "fact file." Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 We Come From series. Heavy on color photos but light on text, each volume follows a native child but also skips around with general information from other parts of the country. A map, numerous captions, and quotes from the photo subjects break up the choppy texts. At the end of each book is an activity and a country "fact file." Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 We Come From series. Heavy on color photos but light on text, each volume follows a native child but also skips around with general information from other parts of the country. A map, numerous captions, and quotes from the photo subjects break up the choppy texts. At the end of each book is an activity and a country "fact file." Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 We Come From series. Heavy on color photos and light on text, this volume follows Lucas, a young boy from the southern coast of Brazil, but also skips around with general statements and information on other parts of the country. A map, numerous captions, and quotes from the photo subjects break up the choppy text. An activity and country "fact file" are appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Anita L. Burkam

(4) K-3 We Come From series. Focusing on eight-year-old Jo-Ann, who lives with her parents and younger brother in a Jamaican suburb, this slight book introduces basic facts about the land, food, education, work, and other aspects of life in this island nation. The brief text, printed in a large, easy-to-read typeface, is accompanied by a map and plenty of color photographs. A recipe and "Jamaica Fact File" are appended. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow

(4) K-3 We Come From series. Focusing on three different children, these slight overviews introduce basic facts about the land, food, education, work, and other aspects of life in the three countries. The brief texts, printed in a large, easy-to-read typeface, are accompanied by a map and plenty of color photographs. Instructions for a country-related activity and a "fact file" page are appended to each volume. Bib., glos., ind.

Reviewer: Barbara Barstow