Review by Booklist Review
The first entry captures the flow of the Smiths' latest alphabet book: use an often unexpected word (aviatrix) to tell an interesting story (that of Amelia Earhart), note where a key artifact is stored (Earhart's Lockheed Vega 5B is in the National Air and Space Museum), possibly offer up a second entry (airplane), and illustrate with a subdued painting and a graceful poem: A is for Amelia Earhart, / an aviatrix who pioneered / women's aviation / before she disappeared. This enticing take on the Smithsonian introduces subjects as varied as doll houses, civil rights, and the Hope Diamond and closes with an excellent map of the National Mall.--Kraus, Daniel Copyright 2010 Booklist
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Review by Horn Book Review
Random facts about the Smithsonian are presented through awkward, content-lite poems ("F is for First Ladies / wearing a special dress, / celebrating at a ball / their husbands' success") and more informative sidebars. Textured paintings effectively illustrate the information. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.
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