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America the beautiful, Arizona
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1991
In 1912 Arizona became the forty-eighth state admitted to the Union, completing the solid block of states between Canada and…
Mexico. Arizona is known for its topography; the Grand Canyon juts across its northwestern corner, and its northeastern tip meets with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah to form Four Corners. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, culture, sites, and people of Arizona. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Oregon
Par R. Stein. 1989
In the 1800s, thousands of Americans from the East and Midwest traveled the Oregon Trail, which began at Independence, Missouri,…
and wound 2,000 miles to Oregon country. Many pioneers turned to farming, hunting, and fishing upon their arrival. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, government, culture, famous people, and historic sites of this Pacific Northwest state. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Montana
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1991
With its vast plains and mountainous wilderness, Montana is one of the last spots in the nation with abundant wide-open…
space. Although the fourth-largest state in area, Montana ranks forty-fourth in population, and has more deer, elk, antelope, and bears than people. The author discusses the history, geography, economics, culture, historic sites, and famous people of Montana. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Arkansas
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1989
Arkansas is the smallest state in area west of the Mississippi River except for Hawaii. It has a rich mix…
of cultural traditions. Arkansans in the western and central regions identify with westerners and midwesterners, those in the south and east have affinity for the Deep South, and residents of the northern hills share the mountaineer nature and customs of other Ozarkers. An introduction to Arkansas for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, North Dakota
Par Margaret Herguth. 1990
North Dakota lies precisely in the middle of North America. A cairn, or stone monument, near Rugby marks the exact…
midpoint. North Dakota's most important scenic treasure is the Badlands--a maze of buttes, rocks, valleys, and ravines in the southwest. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, sites, and famous people of North Dakota. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Utah
Par Betty McCarthy. 1990
Utah is the only state in the nation whose past and present have been so thoroughly influenced by a single…
contemporary religion, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church. Seventy percent of all Utah residents are Mormon, and the church headquarters are in Salt Lake City. The author surveys the geography, history, culture, economy, sites, and famous people of Utah. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Wisconsin
Par R. Stein. 1987
Wisconsin, known as America's Dairyland, is a farming state as well as a major industrial state. It is also very…
progressive. Wisconsin is where the first kindergarten was established and where the system of choosing candidates by direct primaries originated. This book discusses the geography, history, government, economy, culture, historic sites, and famous people of Wisconsin. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, South Dakota
Par Emilie Lepthien. 1991
For many, South Dakota immediately evokes images of the world-famous mountain sculpture at Mount Rushmore National Memorial and of the…
Wild West--home to Calamity Jane, Wild Bill Hickok, Red Cloud, and Crazy Horse, and location of the notorious town of Deadwood and the massacre at Wounded Knee. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, culture, sites, and famous people of this Old West state. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Alaska
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1991
The largest state in the Union, Alaska, "the Last Frontier," remains thinly populated with its natural resources largely untapped. Alaska…
boasts the continent's loftiest mountain and largest glacier, and it has the longest volcano chain in the world. The author discusses the history, geography, economics, culture, people, and scenic sites of Alaska. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Puerto Rico
Par Deborah Kent. 1992
The traditions of Spain, North America, and the Caribbean coalesce in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to create a unique…
culture. Although Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States, Spanish remains their first language, and Puerto Rico has its own anthem, flag, and Olympic team. Discusses the geography, history, people, and culture of Puerto Rico--an autonomous commonwealth of the United States. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Missouri
Par William Sanford. 1990
Millions of people feel that they know Missouri through the books of its most famous author, Samuel L. Clemens, better…
known as Mark Twain. The state's largest city, St. Louis, has long been known as the gateway to the West because of its strategic location near the meeting point of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. An introduction to the "Show Me State" for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Kansas
Par Zachary Kent. 1991
Kansas, nicknamed "Midway, U.S.A.," is located in the heart of the nation. A site in Smith County marks the center…
of the continental United States. And a spot in Osborne County marks the continent's geodetic center, an important landmark for topographic mapping. The author discusses the history, geography, culture, and economics of Kansas. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, California
Par R. Stein. 1988
The third largest state in area (behind Alaska and Texas), California is the most populous state in the union. The…
discovery of gold in 1848 initiated the California gold rush, which the author describes as the "largest and wildest mass movement of people the world has ever seen." Introduces the history, geography, government, economy, culture, people, and historic sites of the "Golden State." For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Oklahoma
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1989
More Native Americans live in Oklahoma than in any other state outside of California. Oklahoma is the ancestral home of…
the Plains Indians and several other groups, including the Wichita, Pawnee, and Osage. More than sixty tribes were resettled on Oklahoma lands between the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and statehood in 1907. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, people, and culture of Oklahoma. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Colorado
Par Deborah Kent. 1989
With its high, barren plains and nearly impenetrable mountains, Colorado was one of the last areas in the continental U.S.…
to be developed. Today, it is one of the nation's fastest growing states. Newcomers are attracted by its breathtaking scenery, its wilderness areas, and its high-tech industries. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, sites, and people of Colorado. For grades 4-7 and older readersDon't know much about geography: everything you need to know about the world but never learned
Par Kenneth Davis. 1992
The author of Don't Know Much about History (BR 08627) picks another subject in which Americans display a lack of…
knowledge. Providing enlightenment and entertainment, Davis surveys the history of geographical studies and of changes in the environment. He lists nicknames of states, former and current names of countries, and members of the United Nations. BestsellerAmerica the beautiful, West Virginia
Par R. Stein. 1991
Some geographers have calculated that if West Virginia, nicknamed the "Mountain State," were ironed out, it would cover the entire…
country. Beneath the mountains lies the state's wealth--its natural resources. From the mid 1930s to the mid 1970s, West Virginia led the nation in the production of coal. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, sites, and people of West Virginia. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Maine
Par Ty Harrington. 1989
Maine is the easternmost state in the nation. In area nearly as sizeable as the other five New England states…
combined, Maine has long been referred to as Down East by other New Englanders. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, government, culture, and people of Maine. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Washington, D.C
Par Deborah Kent. 1991
Washington, D.C., is often called "the nation's largest company town." It was created because the federal government needed a home,…
a capital city, and its history and destiny have been shaped by that mission. The author discusses the history, government, economy, famous sites, and people of the District of Columbia. For grades 4-7 and older readersThe earliest relationship: parents, infants, and the drama of early attachment
Par T. Brazelton. 1990
A pediatrician and a psychiatrist combine their research and experience to create a unified picture of the birth and growth…
of the relationship between a child and its parents. They discuss pregnancy as the beginning of the attachment, the newborn as a participant, and the effects of emotions a parent brings from past experiences