Book Description

“Will teens read this book from cover to cover? No. Should they be required to? Yes! There’s no doubt that readers—of any age—will come away from this sassy compendium knowing a lot (some, no doubt, would say too much) about our country’s history, form of government, decisions, and workings, for better or worse. Heavily and delightfully illustrated, this book also links to an interactive website, where the authors invite you to agree to disagree...”—Booklist, starred review

“This examination of the state of the union uses edgy humor to discuss pertinent matters in the worlds of politics, international relations, religion, and culture.. Despite the irreverent tone, discussions of such topics as the stem cell debate, global warming, and gerrymandering remind readers of the seriousness behind the issues.”—Publishers Weekly

“In this witty, irreverent romp through history, the authors attempt to give teens what The Daily Show and The Colbert Report have done for adults, but in this case provide an amusing way of engaging with America’s past. …readers will be drawn to this entertaining and informative read, which is packed with full-color photos and hilarious sidebars. Americapedia is a good choice for fans of Adam Selzer’s The Smart Aleck’s Guide to American History (Delacorte, 2009).” —School Library Journal

“A broader range of topics is covered, but the scope is similar to Jon Stewart’s America. Written for novices of any age or those who would like a refresher course, concepts are simplified and understandable. Those struggling to grasp current events might find this helpful as well… This book is worth purchasing to flip through and read sporadically.” —VOYA

“Teens who have already latched on to The Daily Show and The Onion will settle right into their [Anderson et al.] brand of sniping satire..”—Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books