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Children's Encyclopedia of American History (Smithsonian) [Hardcover]

David C. King (Author)
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The first Europeans traveled to North America in about A.D. 1000, when Leif Eriksson and his Viking crew discovered a land they called Vinland, after the grapes that grew there. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars From big news stories to struggles for peace, Aug 11 2003
This review is from: Children's Encyclopedia of American History (Smithsonian) (Hardcover)
Beautiful photos compliment lively text to present a comprehensive guide and reference to the events and ideas which have shaped the US. From big news stories to struggles for peace over the decades, the Children's Encyclopedia Of American History packs in illustrations and complimentary text to make for a revealing, attractive reference for all ages.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Almost an Encyclopedia, Jun 17 2003
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Kate (Pittsburgh, PA United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Children's Encyclopedia of American History (Smithsonian) (Hardcover)
If you are an environmentalist or a liberal of any strain, this book is for your kids. It is not, however, for mine. I was excited to read it because at first glance, it presents an attractive and manageable timeline of American history, complete with helpful appendices including all of the important documents that are no longer priorities in the schools. As Mr. King gets closer to current events his bias becomes more evident and more difficult to stomach. Listing all of the examples here would be impossible, but he neatly boils the Reagan era down to homelessness, the national debt and the failed War on Drugs. President George W. Bush is simply defined by the Florida recount, the "disappearing surplus," and withdrawal from Kyoto. (The War on Terror is mentioned in the "Terrorism" section and President Bush is criticized for creating additional Arab opposition by calling Iraq, Iran, and North Korea, "the Axis of Evil.") I had hoped for a fair and balanced look at American history, and this fell far short of my expectations.
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5.0 out of 5 stars History for all ages--cause for celebration!, May 16 2003
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Sandy Flitterman-Lewis (Hoboken, NJ United States) - See all my reviews
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This fantastic book on American History is called a Children's Encyclopedia, but it's really for all ages. Get it for your grandchildren and spend hours with them learning everything from obscure details to familiar events. There is so much intriguing information here, and so many new perspectives on established facts, that you will return to this book over and over to refresh your mind and encourage your imagination. You can read it cover to cover, or, as I do, dip into random pages. It is wonderful to be excited about history all over again. Required reading for every American man, woman, and child.
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