School Library Journal Reviews
Gr 5 Up—Introductions to various explorers of the North American continent are provided in these six volumes. Daniel Boone explored the area west of the Cumberland Gap, Hudson went up the Hudson River, Powell measured the Grand Canyon, Kit Carson was a scout for John Fremont, Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike trekked through different areas of the Louisiana Purchase. The information is presented in a straightforward manner with easy-to-read prose. However, those looking for comprehensive biographies will need to look elsewhere. For example, the title on Hudson does not mention the mutiny on ship nor his abandonment. There are no details of Lewis and Clark's return to St. Louis. Pictures and maps are uninspiring. Also, the book on Hudson labels a picture of New York City as "present day Hudson Bay." Report writers will find more information in databases while recreational readers will probably find one of the many other books on these subjects more interesting. VERDICT The lack of details make these volumes of limited use; selectors should pass.
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