Mississippi

by Ann Graham Gaines

Overview

This book explores the geography, climate, history, people, government, and economy of Mississippi. All books in the It's My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781627122399
Publisher:	Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
Publication date:	01/16/2014
Series:	It's My State! Series
Edition description:	2nd ed.
Pages:	80
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 10.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Age Range:	8 - 11 Years

Table of Contents

A Quick Look at Mississippi 4

1 The Magnolia State 7

Plants & Animals 22

2 From the Beginning 25

Making a Shell Gorget 29

Important Dates 41

3 The People 43

Famous Mississippians 48

Calendar of Events 54

4 How the Government Works 57

Branches of Government 61

5 Making a Living 65

Recipe for Sweet and Spicy Pecans 68

Products & Resources 72

State Flag & Seal 75

Mississippi State Map 76

State Song 77

More About Mississippi 78

Index 79