“Each volume begins with a well-defined overview of its region, organized by color-coded pages into sections covering “Geography and Climate” and “History and Movement of Peoples.” The country entries that follow include a time line, flag, and map; key facts on population, government, and transportation; and a closer analysis that varies in length (4 pages on Honduras, for example, 13 on Colombia, 33 concerning Canada, and 2 volumes on the United States). Facts are accompanied by illustrations and realistic color photographs. Text is logically divided with subheadings. Additional sources and an index are found at the end of each book. Volume 11 includes comprehensive and thematic indexes, and tables comparing various indicators. Due to the breadth of the material, The Americas is an ideal reference to use for social studies and history, and it will even benefit students in music, language, art, literature, family consumer science, and health and economics classes. Guidance from librarians and teachers will ensure that students do not overlook, or become overwhelmed by the vastness of, this encyclopedia set covering 57 countries, territories, and islands.”