North America

Children's Literature

Incredible! A reference book that makes learning fun and exciting—just what teachers and students need. Here, young readers can learn even more about the continent they live on and explore places they may never have learned about. Do you know the lowest point in California? What the largest canyon is in the world? Is Canada bigger or smaller then the United States? How many people live in North America? All this interesting information is at one's fingertips reading through this book. The incredible photographs and diagrams will allow readers to picture these terrific places in full color. The index at the back will help readers find many of the facts more quickly and easily. Author Cheryl Striveildi has done an excellent job in using simple text to explain the unique qualities of and places in North America. This reference book will thrill teachers and students. Do not forget to check out the fun fact page and see if you can remember the important words. The Web site information about North America is an added plus. 2003, ABDO Publishing Company, Ages 8 to 14.
— Julia Beiker