This series provides an in-depth look at all fifty states, as well as Washington DC and Puerto Rico. Students will learn about each state's history, plants and animals, industries, sports, cities, famous people, and more! Informative, easy-to-read text and colorful photos combine to create these fun, stat-filled titles. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Abdo & Daughters is an imprint of Abdo Publishing.
Detailed maps, Glossary of key words, Index, Reviewed, Sources for further research, Table of contents, and Timeline of key events
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Reviewed on 1 November 2016
United States of America - School Library Journal, Series Made Simple
This well-written and appealing series is chock-full of information about each state’s physical geography, climate, noteworthy plants and animals, history, people, cities, resources, economy and industries, and sports and entertainment. The coverage is up-to-date and expansive, most notably in the history, industry, and economic sections. “Quick Facts,” “People,” and “Did You Know?” chapters provide details about interesting places and famous residents with current examples, including some from contemporary popular culture. High quality photos, illustrations, and maps are strong points. These expansive selections will support in-depth reports and help readers learn what makes each state a unique and special place. Primary purchases for geography collections.