Tu Pasaporte A Italia

"As with past titles, this series places readers directly in the country they are "visiting." Each book has six chapters of varying lengths and describes daily life, history, religion, and landscape through photographs accompanied by multiple paragraphs. Maps are used to orient readers as to where the country can be found and sidebar infographics give a better sense of important facts. A recipe is shared along with popular sports, endangered animals like the elephants of Sri Lanka (Your Passport to Sri Lanka), and which popular landforms can be found there. While the overall design of the series is the same for every country, it does not distract from the amount of information provided. The final pages include a glossary and further reading that can be found online or in a book. VERDICT Still a good introductory series for mid-elementary readers interested in exploring the world."

"Four countries-Egypt, Italy, Japan, and Mexico-are given deep coverage in this series. Each volume is divided into six chapters that provide overviews of the country's history, geography, daily contemporary life, and sports and recreation. Within each chapter topic, subsections highlight areas naturales (natural areas) and días festivos (holidays), alongside contemporary and historical photos. The thoughtfully assembled layout uses text boxes, maps, timelines, recipes, and captions to provide additional context and information. The Japan volume has a repeated sentence. As the series name implies, these titles may be of interest for travelers looking to learn more about a country they may be visiting or for assignments or programs focusing on any of these nations. VERDICT Thorough and informative, with an accessible layout."