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112 pp.
| ABDO
| January, 2013
|
LibraryISBN 978-1-61783-618-3$23.95
(4)
YA
Contemporary Lives series.
Each of these shallow volumes traces its subject from childhood along his or her path to music stardom. The tone is mostly adulatory, with a few references to the subjects' missteps, such as Beyoncé's public falling-out with Destiny's Child. Heavily illustrated with stock photographs, each book also includes numerous sidebars about its subject's personal life, fashion choices, collaborations, and more. Reading list, timeline. Bib., glos., ind. Review covers these Contemporary Lives titles: Beyoncé, Drake, Adele, and Cee Lo Green.
80 pp.
| Benchmark
| April, 2003
|
LibraryISBN 0-7614-1522-X$$27.07
(3)
4-6
It's My State! series.
The accessible books in this series provide young readers with information they need for school reports, as well as to satisfy their curiosity. Each comprehensive book features sections on the state symbols (flag, bird, flower, etc.), history, people, government, and resources. Bright photographs complement the readable text. A recipe, craft project, and state song are included. Reading list, websites. Ind. [Review covers these It's My State! titles: New Mexico, Connecticut, Wisconsin, Kentucky, Florida, and Washington.]
80 pp.
| Benchmark
| November, 2002
|
LibraryISBN 0-7614-1421-5$$27.07
(4)
4-6
It's My State! series.
Each of the books in this formulaic series offers information about a particular state's geography, history, economy, and environmental concerns in a dry text. Illustrated with captioned color photos and cartoony drawings, the books also include state facts such as flag, bird, tree, song, flower, etc. A related craft idea is included. Reading list, websites, timeline. Ind. [Review covers these It's My State! titles: Texas, Massachusetts, California, New York, Maryland, and Illinois.]
144 pp.
| Benchmark
| October, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 0-7614-1062-7$$35.64
(3)
4-6
Celebrate the States series.
These visually appealing volumes combine clear color photographs and solid texts to explore the history, government, people, and landmarks of each state. Supplemented by maps, songs, facts and figures, and even recipes for peanut butter corn muffins (Georgia) and frogmore stew (South Carolina), the books are both informative and lively. Time lines are included. Bib., ind.
112 pp.
| Blackbirch
| September, 2000
|
LibraryISBN 1-56711-224-2$$19.95
(3)
4-6
Notorious Americans and Their Times series.
These biographies of two legendary outlaws take pains to emphasize their subjects' cultural significance yet dubious (in Siegel's case, utter lack of) morality. Sidebars devoted to hallmarks of the respective eras (e.g., dime novels and film noir) and black-and-white photos of their peers and surroundings provide context for their stories. The authors' interest in their subjects is apparent in the energetic prose. Bib., glos., ind.
144 pp.
| Benchmark
| April, 1999
|
LibraryISBN 0-7614-0669-7$$24.95
(4)
4-6
Celebrate the States series.
A boon for report writers, these ten volumes dutifully provide information on each state's geography, wildlife, history, government and economy, population, landmarks, tourist attractions, and notable residents. A somewhat dull design incorporates readable texts, colorful tour-book-like photos, maps, charts, and historic reproductions. State facts, state songs, annual celebrations, and "fun facts" are appended. Bib., ind.
32 pp.
| Benchmark
| October, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-7614-0611-5$$15.95
(4)
K-3
Here We Go! series.
These thin volumes briefly discuss the history of helicopters and rocketry, then present random facts about their use in military conflicts, as transportation vehicles, and for exploring remote locales and outer space. Stock photographs, mostly in color, illustrate the texts, which are easy to read but fairly trite. Bib., ind.
32 pp.
| Benchmark
| October, 1998
|
LibraryISBN 0-7614-0610-7$$15.95
(4)
K-3
Here We Go! series.
These thin volumes briefly discuss the history of helicopters and rocketry, then present random facts about their use in military conflicts, as transportation vehicles, and for exploring remote locales and outer space. Stock photographs, mostly in color, illustrate the texts, which are easy to read but fairly trite. Bib., ind.