It's Cool to Learn About the United States: Midwest
From the Set Social Studies Explorer
Learn about the history and culture of the midwestern United States.
| Interest Level | Grade 4 - Grade 8 |
|---|---|
| Reading Level | Grade 6 |
| Dewey | 977 |
| Lexile | 970L |
| ATOS Reading Level | 6.2 |
| Guided Reading Level | T |
| Publisher | Cherry Lake Publishing |
| Series | Social Studies Explorer |
| Language | English |
|---|---|
| Available Formats | Reinforced book (9781610801799), Paperback (9781610803021), PDF (9781610801843), ePub (9781610807258), Hosted ebook (9781610801843H), Kindle (9781631374333) |
| Copyright | 2012 |
| Number of Pages | 48 |
| Dimensions | 7.5 x 9.5 |
| Graphics | Full-color photographs |
Library Media Connections - It's Cool to Learn About the United States
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
Author: Tamra B. Orr
Tamra Orr is a full-time writer and author living in the gorgeous Pacific Northwest. She loves her job because she learns more about the world every single day and then turns that information into pop quizzes for her patient and tolerant children (ages 16, 13, and 10). She has written more than 80 nonfiction books for people of all ages, so she never runs out of material and is sure she‘d be a champion on Jeopardy!
- Welcome to the Midwest
- A Fine Place to Settle
- In America's Breadbasket
- Folks, Food, and Fun
- Fast Facts
- Glossary
- For More Information
- Index
- About the Author
| Author/Illustrator biography |
| Detailed maps |
| Glossary of key words |
| Index |
| Informative sidebars |
| Reviewed |
| Sources for further research |
| Table of contents |
| Full-color photographs |
