School Library Journal Reviews

Gr 4–7—Using a conversational, skeptical tone, authors challenge readers to rethink the veracity of U.S. history. Within a chronological framework, each author presents and dispels information that readers may have heard or read (e.g., the reaction of the Indigenous populations to explorers and colonists). Titles are organized well, and the images selected support the texts. The words Native and Indigenous are not capitalized consistently. Ironically, no source notes, citations, or recommended reading is provided in any title, despite quotes, statistics, and other facts being presented. Authors inconsistently provide dates for quoted items. A link to Rosen's site that has resources is listed for readers to access. VERDICT In a series so focused, the authors missed the mark by neglecting to cite sources in the text or in a bibliography.

School Library Journal Reviews

Gr 4–7—Using a conversational, skeptical tone, authors challenge readers to rethink the veracity of U.S. history. Within a chronological framework, each author presents and dispels information that readers may have heard or read (e.g., the reaction of the Indigenous populations to explorers and colonists). Titles are organized well, and the images selected support the texts. The words Native and Indigenous are not capitalized consistently. Ironically, no source notes, citations, or recommended reading is provided in any title, despite quotes, statistics, and other facts being presented. Authors inconsistently provide dates for quoted items. A link to Rosen's site that has resources is listed for readers to access. VERDICT In a series so focused, the authors missed the mark by neglecting to cite sources in the text or in a bibliography.