Gr 4-7-In these beautifully illustrated titles, Stefoff explores the people and events that shaped our nation. She offers an unbiased look at how history was molded by groups and the hopes, dreams, and hard work of individuals. First Frontiers presents an overview of the move to expand and settle the North American continent. Native Americans, frontiersmen, speculators, and soldiers were involved in the unfolding panorama that was to become the U.S. The War of 1812 vividly describes the causes of the war, land and sea battles, and the end of the conflict. In both titles, facts are presented in an easy-to-read manner and sidebars provide additional information. Numerous full-color historical maps and reproductions with lengthy captions illuminate the events described. These highly visual titles will appeal to both report writers and recreational readers.-Cynde Marcen-gill, Horry County Memorial Library, Surfside Beach, SC
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Review
"These highly visual titles will appeal to both report writers and recreational readers." -- School Library Journal, January 2001
"These titles are a fine set to replace the dated volumes of North American history still found in many libraries....Recommended." -- Library Talk, March/April 2001
"Will appeal to grades 4 and older." -- Children's Bookwatch, April 2001
