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Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.4 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
AD 630L
Language
English
Description
"At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Florida, who switches spots with Minnesota, is freezing in the frosty northern climate, and Minnesota hasn't brought sunscreen and is getting an awful sunburn. Will...
Publisher
A&E Television Networks
Pub. Date
[2011]
Language
English
Description
"Explores how our borders evolved--and continue to change--in response to religion, transportation, communication, politics, culture clashes and even Mother Nature."--Container.
Why don't people from New England pronounce their 'R's? How come some Pennsylvania Amish use cell phones? How did Northern Californians get so liberal? The clues are right on the map. Brian Unger hits the road, makes irreverent observations about how people think, speak,...
Author
Publisher
Houghton Mifflin Books for Children
Pub. Date
2011.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 3.7 - AR Pts: 2
Lexile measure
580L
Language
English
Description
When her second-grade classmates are envious of the three students who are going away on winter vacation, the creative and ingenious Gooney Bird Greene thinks of a geography activity to cheer them all up.
Publisher
U.X.L
Pub. Date
[2004]
Language
English
Description
Now middle school and high school students have an encyclopedia that gives them all the facts and details on every state in the U.S., including the District of Columbia and U.S. dependencies. Entries cover the geography, history, politics, economy and other facts about each state. Alphabetically arranged entries feature consistent subheadings for each state so students can quickly find comparative information. An index of people, places and subjects...
Series
Publisher
National Geographic
Pub. Date
[2015]
Lexile measure
IG 1150L
Language
English
Description
The richness of America in all its grandeur and diversity is captured in this comprehensive, authoritative, and lively United States Encyclopedia. With a team of experts and talented writers, this book will be the definitive United States reference resource for kids, and an indispensable tool for home and school.
Every state in the union is showcased in a spectacular way in this big, beautiful book of the U.S. Awesome to look at, fun to read, and...
Publisher
Lionsgate
Pub. Date
2013.
Language
English
Description
Every state has a shape and every line has a story to tell. This is a quiz show about what really divides the states and how those rivalries have shaped the nation and its people. This season, Brian Unger hits the road to uncover the history hidden in our map through man-on-the-street quizzes and head-to-head competitions that reveal the surprising history of places we thought we knew.
19) State capitol
Author
Series
Publisher
Bullfrog Books
Pub. Date
2016.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 1 - AR Pts: 1
Lexile measure
280L
Language
English
Description
"Vibrant photographs and carefully leveled text take emergent readers on a trip to a state capitol, introducing them to a variety of people who work there."--
Author
Publisher
DK Publishing
Pub. Date
2021.
Lexile measure
IG 1000L
Language
English
Description
From north to south and coast to coast, America's 50 states await! Learn all about the natural wonders, man-made landmarks and incredible history that make each state unique with this fun-filled state-by-state guide. No plane ticket is needed!