The West (True Book: U.S. Regions)

by Dana Meachen Rau

Overview

The eleven western states are home to some of the nation's most interesting natural landmarks and biggest cities.

A True Book: U.S Regions series allows readers to experience what makes each of America's regions distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each regions' 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.Throughout the history of the United States, the country's people have been drawn westward. . Readers will get an up-close look at everything from the peaks of Rocky Mountains to the streets of Los Angeles. This book also covers Alaska and Hawaii.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531283301
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2012
Series:	A True Book: The U.S. Regions
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	423,940
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.20(d)
Lexile:	790L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of children's books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.

Editorial Reviews

Gr 2–4—Similar to Crabtree's "All Around the U.S." (2011) and Cherry Lake's "It's Cool to Learn about the United States" (2011), this latest subset of the "A True Books" series does not disappoint. Five of the volumes cover a particular region's history, people, resources, and challenges. While these titles briefly introduce the geographical characteristics of the area, Landforms goes into greater detail. The welcoming format features bold, high-impact headings and large, colorful photographs or period illustrations on every page. Like other subsets in the series, every volume begins with two statements, and readers will be able to determine whether they are true or false by each book's end. The dynamic layout coupled with concise, accessible writing guarantees child appeal and usefulness.

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