Exploring the Northeast States Through Literature


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Describes print and non-print materials for use in studying the northeastern states in grades K-8.




Let's Explore the Northeast


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Being home to New York City, the most populous city in the United States, is just one claim to fame of the Northeast region. These states boast beautiful Atlantic coasts, picturesque views from the towering ranges of the Appalachian Mountains, and historic sites directly tied to the founding of the nation. Readers explore the region’s fun and fascinating destinations in this book. With detailed locale descriptions, historical tidbits, and great side-trip suggestions, the content introduces readers to the great Northeast. Fact boxes and colorful photographs will persuade readers to hop in the car and really take a trip!




The Northeast Region


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Read about the history, people, states, and cities of the Northeast region of the United States.




Exploring the Mountain States Through Literature


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Describes print and non-print materials available to study the mountain states in grades K-8.




Exploring the Plains States Through Literature


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Print and non-print resources for the study of the plains states in grades K-8.




Exploring the Southwest States Through Literature


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Bibliographies on Arizona, New Mexico, Texas, and Oklahoma including non-fiction, biography, fiction, and periodicals.




Exploring Stone Walls


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The only field guide to stone walls in the Northeast. Exploring Stone Walls is like being in Thorson's geology classroom, as he presents the many clues that allow you to determine any wall's history, age, and purpose. Thorson highlights forty-five places to see interesting and noteworthy walls, many of which are in public parks and preserves, from Acadia National Park in Maine to the South Fork of Long Island. Visit the tallest stone wall (Cliff Walk in Newport, Rhode Island), the most famous (Robert Frost's mending wall in Derry, New Hampshire), and many more. This field guide will broaden your horizons and deepen your appreciation of New England's rural history.




Exploring the Southeast States Through Literature


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A regional resource guide to selected print and nonprint materials for grades K-8 on West Virginia, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, and Louisiana.




Every Day a Holiday


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Matches quality children's books with each day of the year to provide a focus for story time. The lessons in this book will help children develop creative connections between reading and the world around them, introducing them to many other people and places throughout the world.




Exploring the Pacific States Through Literature


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Describes print and non-print materials for study of Pacific states in grades K-8.