Alaska

Gr 4-6-These third editions contain little change from the recently published second editions, with some sections having almost identical texts. Changes include some new information about early Native American populations, energy production and the environment, and seven "Ten Key" facts lists throughout the text about topics such as people, events, cities, animals, and plants. The format is largely unchanged from previous editions, opening with a "Quick Look" at state symbols, followed by an introductory overview and four chapters about the state's history, people, government, and economy. Many of the photos and illustrations have also been retained. This set provides more information than many states series, but some sections haven't undergone significant revision since the first editions, specifically Missouri and Montana. However, Nevada does contain a fair amount of revision. VERDICT Supplemental new report purchases, but revisions are too limited to justify replacement of earlier editions. © Copyright 2016. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

Each of these state overviews provides general information about its subject--plants and animals, history, people, government--as well as countless specifics, from the state's nickname to a representative dish (recipe provided). Despite the clean, photo-rich layouts, the dry texts won't likely lure anyone who is not a report writer or a resident. Reading list, timeline, websites. Ind. [Review covers these It's My State! titles: Alaska, New Hampshire, Delaware, Virginia, Idaho, and Missouri.] (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted. All rights reserved.