Doeden, Matt. Travel to Italy. Searchlight Books—World Traveler Series. Lerner, 01/2023. 32pp. Non-Fiction. GRADES 3 – 5. PLB $30.65. 978-1-7284-5788-8. Paper $ 9.99. 978-1-7284-6397-1. ADDITIONAL.
Discover countries around the world via these series titles which introduce the basics about the titled country to middle elementary readers. Full paragraphs move readers through the standard country report topics: geography, climate, history, government, culture, people, and daily life. Although brief, each section quickly covers much of what the reader may initially want to know about the country, while also mentioning many of the controversial aspects of each country’s history. Each title includes a number of topical photos and a basic map of the country with a few features and cities listed.
Joshua Rees—Daly City Public Library