- School & Library Binding
- Publisher: San Val (January 1996)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 0613032845
- ISBN-13: 978-0613032841
- Product Dimensions: 24 x 17.7 x 0.9 cm
- Shipping Weight: 277 g
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From School Library Journal
Gr 4-6--Two titles based on the "Portrait of America" television series. An introduction summarizes the "vital character" of each state. In New York, the theme reflects the motto Excelsior, "Ever higher," while in Pennsylvania a "spirit of tolerance, community and creativity" is the focus. Written in a clear and engaging style, the texts are divided into four sections: history, economy, culture, and the future. The layout is attractive with full-color photographs and/or reproductions on every page. Following each general section, one or two special people/places/events are highlighted. Each book concludes with a time line; an almanac of key facts; pictures of the state flag, seal, bird, and flower; and a one-page index. While these books are interesting reads, report writers will want to consult the "America the Beautiful" series (Childrens) or the "Hello, USA" series (Lerner), both of which give more information and offer different types of maps. Supplemental purchases.
Mary Ann Bursk, Bucks County Free Library, Levittown, PA
Copyright 1998 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
--This text refers to the Library Binding edition.
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A great introduction to New York for kids., Jun 25 2004
By Rocco Dormarunno - Published on Amazon.com
The "Portrait of America" series is a wonderful introduction for pre-teens to the 50 states and to the places and events that shaped the history of the United States. This "New York" installment is particularly good. The book is broken down into sections like "History", "Culture", "Economy" etc., and each section is thoughtfully written and edited. The "History" section is especially good and is very inclusive. My only negative criticism has to do with the timeline at the end of the book; some things are included there that are very puzzling. For instance, it spotlights the election of Mario Cuomo to the governorship of New York. Why? Why did his election merit a spot on the timeline and not Nelson Rockefellor, FDR or the great Al Smith? Otherwise, this is a great book
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