It's Cool to Learn About the United States: West
Details
Summary
Learn about the history and culture of the western United States.
Specifications
- Author: Barbara A. Somervill
- Level: Grade 4 - Grade 8
- Dewey: 978--dc22
- BISAC: JNF038100, JNF052000, JNF025170
- Graphics: Full-color photographs
- Reinforced book (9781610801829): 7.5 x 9.5, 48 pages, © 2012
- Paperback (9781610803069): 48 pages, © 2012
- Hosted ebook (9781610801874H): 48 pages, © 2012
- Series: Explorer Library
- Subseries: Social Studies Explorer
Leveling
- Lexile® Measure: 970
- Guided Reading Level: T
- Accelerated Reader® Quiz: 146949
- Accelerated Reader® Reading Level: 6.3
- Accelerated Reader® Interest Level: Mg
- Accelerated Reader® Points: 1.0
Table of Contents
- From Denali to Death Valley
- The Story of the West
- Government and Economy
- People of the West
- Fast Facts
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
Reviews
Library Media Connections
Bright colorful images highlight the areas featured in each of these volumes, making it a very inviting series. Each volume is written by a different well-known nonfiction author and discusses topography, state capitals, the history of the region, the government and economy, people, and cultures. Read the full review by Sheila Acosta, Children’s Librarian, San Antonio, Texas in the May/June 2012 edition of the Library Media Connection Magazine. This series is Highly Recommended
Contributors
Author: Barbara A. Somervill
Barbara A. Somervill writes children’s nonfiction books on a variety of topics. She is particularly interested in nature and foreign countries. Somervill believes that researching new and different topics makes writing every book an adventure. When she is not writing, Somervill is an avid reader and plays bridge.