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144 pp.
| Children's Press |
May, 1999 |
LibraryISBN 0-516-20684-2$$32.00
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4-6America the Beautiful series.
A cross between a social studies textbook and a tourist guide, each attractive, readable volume describes a state's history, geography, industry, culture, and famous citizenry. Glossy pages, detailed maps, helpful definitions (which are neatly incorporated in the text), and sharp reproductions of photographs and other artwork make the books useful for upper-elementary and middle school students in search of report resources. Time lines and "Fast Facts" sections are appended. Bib., ind.