From the high-speed Indianapolis 500 race to the miles of beaches along Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, there's lots to see and do in Indiana! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Indiana special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From New Salem Village to the historic Lock 14 on the Michigan Canal, there's lots to see and do in Illinois! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Illinois special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From river rafting in Lewiston to skiing in Sun Valley, there's lots to see and do in Idaho! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Idaho special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Provides information about the causes of hurricanes, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce.
From smoking volcanoes to delicious lu¯'au feasts, there's lots to see and do in Hawai'i! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Hawai'i special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Readers are presented with an overview of Guatemala's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Readers are presented with an overview of Greece's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Readers are presented with an overview of Germany's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
From the parks in Savannah's historic district to Martin Luther King Jr.'s childhood home in Atlanta, there's lots to see and do in Georgia! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Georgia special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Readers are presented with an overview of France's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Discusses what floods are, how they occur, and how to protect oneself when they happen.
From the squeaky sand of the panhandle to the historic Calle Ocho in Little Havana, there's lots to see and do in Florida! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Florida special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Readers are presented with an overview of Egypt's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
Examines earthquakes, what they are, what causes them, and better means of monitoring them.
Provides information about the causes of droughts, where they occur, their characteristics, and the effects they produce.
From Killens Pond State Park to Fenwick Island's Shipwreck Museum, there's lots to see and do in Delaware! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Delaware special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Readers are presented with an overview of Cuba's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
From a cannonball stuck in Keeler Tavern's wall to a chorus of chimes at the American Clock and Watch Museum, there's lots to see and do in Connecticut! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Connecticut special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From the scenic Rocky Mountains to the Pueblo cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde, there's lots to see and do in Colorado! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Colorado special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Readers are presented with an overview of Canada's geography, culture, people, government, and daily life. Intriguing text, informative sidebars, detailed maps, and full-color photographs give readers a glimpse into life in this unique country. Additional features include a table of contents, a glossary of key words and phrases, a fast-fact section, and an area listing sources for further research.
From the world-famous Avenue of Giants to Chinese New Year in San Francisco, there's lots to see and do in California! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make California special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
Discusses what avalanches are, how they occur, and how to protect oneself from avalanches.
How did August get it's name? What are some famous holidays celebrated during this month? Were any famous people born in August? Such questions and more are answered in this trivia-packed book.
From the historical capitol in Little Rock to diamond digging in Murfreesboro, there's lots to see and do in Arkansas! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Arkansas special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
From the stunning Grand Canyon to La Fiesta de Tumacacori, there's lots to see and do in Arizona! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Arizona special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.
