Rocky Mountain

Gr 3-6-The national parks receive the popular "True Book" format. Each title provides a bit about each park's history, physical geography, plants and animals, and the role of conservationists and the National Park Service. Many of the topics covered are timely, including climate change in Zion. However, the brief mentions of American Indians are often in the past tense and lack nuance ("They called themselves the Ahwahneechee. The Ahwahneechee were known as fierce warriors.") The included photos capture much of the majesty of these outdoor retreats, and the numerous nonfiction text features (paw print guides, interactive maps, etc.) are also likely to capture readers' attention. VERDICT A slightly above average series; however, librarians will need to supplement these books with more comprehensive texts on Native American history. © Copyright 2017. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.