Florida (A True Book: My United States)

by Tamra B. Orr

Overview

Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions.

A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Located in the far southeastern corner of the United States, Florida is a popular vacation destination with plenty of beaches and other attractions. It is also a state with a rich history and vibrant local culture. Readers will explore all of Florida as they learn about its government, history, economy, landscape, and much more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531232842
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2017
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Edition description:	Reprint
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	634,334
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Tamra B. Orr is the author of "After Homeschool," "The Parents' Guide to Homeschooling," "The Purple Cow Guide to Extraordinary Essays," and "Violence in Our Schools," She lives in Portland, Oregon.

Table of Contents

Map: This Is Florida! 6

1 Land and Wildlife

What is the terrain like in Florida and what lives there? 9

2 Government

What are the different parts of Florida's government? 17

What Represents Florida?

Which designs, objects, plants, and animals symbolize Florida? 22

3 History

How did Florida become the state it is today? 25

4 Culture

What do Floridians do for work and fun? 35

Famous People 42

Did You Know That 44

Resources 46

Important Words 47

Index 48

About the Author 48

Editorial Reviews

11/01/2017
Gr 3–5—General state-related history and trivia. Each book opens with an illustrated map of the state that highlights famous and notable places, four of which are spotlighted in smaller inserts. From then on, the series follows a general format, detailing the land, wildlife, politics, culture, and economy of each state. There are numerous outdated stock drawings of American Indians and European "explorers." In addition, slavery is poorly discussed in Louisiana: "Other Louisianians also came to the state against their will." In each volume, a concluding "Resources" page lists a number of movies that don't make sense for the intended audience (Wayne's World in Illinois and Who Framed Roger Rabbit? in California). VERDICT No improvement on the many existing state series.

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