Denmark

Each of these new books in the Explore the Countries series gives a straightforward overview of the country it covers. The books explore a range of topics, including geography, major cities, history, political structure, notable industries, culture, world-famous people of that nationality, and tourist destinations. For example, Denmark includes information on the country's history from the Viking era through both world wars and up to the present. The information is generally solid, although the choice of which historical incidents in particular to highlight can feel a bit patchy and lack continuity. One or two captioned photos on each spread appropriately and helpfully illustrate the text. The books are more informative than fun, making them a good resource for beginning researchers in the elementary grades.--Aronin, Miriam Copyright 2017 Booklist