Louisiana: Hello U.S.A. - Softcover

Ladoux, Rita

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0822541459 ISBN 13: 9780822541455

Publisher: First Avenue Editions, 2001

Synopsis

An introduction to the geography, history, economy, people, environmental issues, and interesting sites of Louisiana.

About this title

From School Library Journal:

Grade 3-5-Although not completely rewritten, these revised series entries sport several changes from the earlier editions, in both cosmetics and content. Slightly bigger pages, more spacious layout, and larger fonts with color accents make the books more attractive throughout. The quick-reference section at the end has a new heading and expanded content, including the "Fun Facts" relocated from the front of the book, a "Learn More" component listing books and Web sites, plus "State Song" and "Recipe" pages. Offering gumbo as Louisiana's recipe, however, ignores the difficulty of making a good roux base. Although the four main chapters also have new headings, the changes to these sections are limited to a handful of different illustrations, updated statistical information plugged into the necessary spots, and only two to three paragraphs of new text. The new maps are valuable but by not completely rewriting the texts, the authors miss the opportunity to correct some subtle Eurocentric bias in the history. Although Texas includes a fairly well-balanced inset about Quanah Parker, both volumes underestimate the contributions of their indigenous populations. Likewise, although Louisiana spotlights Free People of Color in an inset, both books tend to focus more on the abolition of slavery in economic terms rather than a tragically overdue, though admittedly nominal, recognition of African Americans' humanity. Still a strong alternative to the "From Sea to Shining Sea" series (Children's), these revised volumes nonetheless have their flaws.
Sean George, St. Charles Parish Library, Luling, LA
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.

About this edition

• Publisher: First Avenue Editions
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 0822541459
• ISBN 13: 9780822541455
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 54