As I was reading this book it reminded me a lot of Iblis. Probably because they were written by the same person. This book has a different illustrator, but the pictures are just as beautiful as those in Iblis.

This is a very good book for kindergarden/middle-grade teachings. It's very easy to understand, very well presented, and very succint. Unlike large history texts, it chooses the most poignant bits of information and amasses them in a way that is interesting and engaging.The illustrations were great, and I think they compliment the text just perfectly.If I had any objections to it, it is that there are so few people represented in it. The Civil Rights movement, of course, is well represented, but the movement for women rights only has Elizabeth Cady Stanton to stand for it? What about Betty Friedan? I know that expecting Harry Hay would be too much of a stretch for an MG book, but I think Martin Luther King's success was also due to Bayard Rustin's help. Shouldn't they get their due?Other than that, it's a very good book, and I think it would be a great introduction to American history.Note: A copy of this book was provided to me by the publishers via NetGalley for reviewing purposes.

Young boy's eyes are opened to art after spending a day with VanGogh. Illustrations are beautiful, as would be expected.