Aconcagua

November 1, 2019

Gr 4-6-Readers are invited to explore each of the seven summits through their locations, their history and geology, the people and wildlife living near them, and the explorers who've climbed them. Interspersed throughout the text are images (in color when available), relevant sidebars, a time line, and engagement activities like quizzes and critical thinking questions. When referencing explorers of the summits, the authors note that they were either the first Europeans or the first non-Indigenous people to see or climb the summit. The word Indigenous is not consistently capitalized, however, and no source notes are listed. VERDICT Typos and a printing error mar an otherwise strong series that has applications for both social studies and science.

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October 1, 2019
Grades 4-6 The Seven Summits series (7 titles) explores each continent's highest mountain, and this volume takes readers to South America's Aconcagua. Located in Argentina, this mountain is part of the Andes and boasts two towering peaks. In uncluttered, magazine-like spreads, this book walks readers through Aconcagua's formation and geologic history, its plants and animals, and its early exploration; Inca and Mapuche people, both ancient and modern, are appropriately integrated into the latter topic. The text is well organized and extremely readable, offering readers a broad picture of the mountain that pulls in history, culture, science, and its enduring appeal to humans?a topic that nicely segues into the pros and cons of tourism on Aconcagua. Maps, photos, quizzes, a time line, and online enhancements further boost this book's value.(Reprinted with permission of Booklist, copyright 2019, American Library Association.)