SERIES MADE SIMPLE

The National Museum of Natural History

by Megan Cooley Peterson
9781515779780. ea vol: 32p. (Smithsonian Field Trips). chart. diag. glossary. maps. photos. websites. Capstone. Aug. 2017. lib. ed. $27.99. pap. $7.95.
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Gr 2–5—These attractive, easy-to-read volumes present several of the highlights of the respective museums. In The National Air and Space Museum, readers learn of airplanes including the Spirit of St. Louis and objects from space exploration. The National Museum of Natural History contains dinosaur fossils and the Hope Diamond. Inserted throughout are "Did You Know" facts, such as "When mossy frogs are scared they curl up and play dead." Colorful photographs accompany the information and are bound to attract readers fascinated by unusual trivia.
VERDICT Elementary school browsers and report writers will gravitate toward this appealing take on U.S. history.
Reviewed by Staff , Nov 01, 2017

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