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dullshimmer's review
5.0
The Who HQ books are really quality. In terms of nonfiction books that I've discovered by homeschooling the past year, these have probably been the best. Where is Chichen Itza? is another example of a great nonfiction history book for kids.
This time we're exploring the Maya city of Chichen Itza, which I had heard of before, but didn't know a lot about. What was nice about the book was that it both described the culture of the Maya and the specifics about Chichen Itza itself. This was nice, because I didn't know much about the Maya, and I doubt it is a topic covered in too many elementary schools around the country.
The downside to these books is that they are nonfiction and very matter of fact. I feel like they're very informative and accessible, but if you (or your children) are not one who enjoys nonfiction then this could be a harder book to enjoy. I don't have that problem in our household so I can't say how those who dislike nonfiction books would receive it.
I've reviewed many of the WHO HQ books over the last year. I've really enjoyed them and think they do a great job of giving an overview of the topics they tackle. They're a great introduction for kids and will still teach the majority of adults quite a bit as well. I definitely recommend this book, but really the whole series of books for your history needs.
This time we're exploring the Maya city of Chichen Itza, which I had heard of before, but didn't know a lot about. What was nice about the book was that it both described the culture of the Maya and the specifics about Chichen Itza itself. This was nice, because I didn't know much about the Maya, and I doubt it is a topic covered in too many elementary schools around the country.
The downside to these books is that they are nonfiction and very matter of fact. I feel like they're very informative and accessible, but if you (or your children) are not one who enjoys nonfiction then this could be a harder book to enjoy. I don't have that problem in our household so I can't say how those who dislike nonfiction books would receive it.
I've reviewed many of the WHO HQ books over the last year. I've really enjoyed them and think they do a great job of giving an overview of the topics they tackle. They're a great introduction for kids and will still teach the majority of adults quite a bit as well. I definitely recommend this book, but really the whole series of books for your history needs.
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