North America

The Smithsonian has introduced a new pop-up picture guide to the history of North America.

Title:  Smithsonian North America

Author: Sarah Albee

Illustrator:  William Exley

Publisher:  What On Earth Books

ISBN: 9781999967925  

Review:

If you are a history buff this handy guide from the Smithsonian provides a look into the history of Canada, the United States, Mexico and the islands of the Carribbean.

This fold out guide shares a brief but informative timeline and snipets of peoples, foods, animals and so much more. Did you know that the Olmec were the earliest tribe in North America to have a written language? The Aztecs created an empire and were genius in dying cloth. The Mayans created a game seemingly similar to soccer, that had been played for thousands of years. The Thole people survived the cold of Canada and Alaska by living in igloos.

The back pages share source notes, fun facts and a glossary of terms. There is also an index that will help readers navigate the pages to find their favorite items to review. Parents and teachers can use this guide as a quick reference and discuss how life was in this history of North America.

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