USA to Z : A Celebration of American Popular Culture

From baseball's Hank Aaron and Coca-Cola to the US Constitution and National Zoo, a Southern California writer casts a wide net in describing uniquely American people, places, products, and ideas. The 131 entries are cross-referenced: e.g., the listing for the Brooklyn Bridge is linked to New York City bagels, the Golden Gate Bridge, and Hoover Dam. There are no illustrations or references. Annotation 2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)