Florida

November 1, 2016

Gr 4-6-Attractive, full-page photos of each state's most famous and intriguing places are this series's best feature. In a uniform format, the books provide introductory and basic report material. Most topics are covered in a single page, sometimes in a single paragraph. Lengthy photo captions have enough information to supplement the main text. Extras include images of state symbols, physical and political maps, population and climate graphs, short bios of famous people, and a "Fast Facts" section. While the set overall doesn't have much depth or a fresh perspective, it does introduce the landmarks and cultural characteristics that most represent each state's heritage.

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July 1, 2017
This series (which includes tie-ins to the publisher's subscription-based internet resources) focuses on basic facts about states, touching on physical location, geography, weather, and landmarks as well as history, government, industry, and population. Famous people, state symbols, and "Fast Facts" are listed at the end. Level-appropriate text and frequent photographs make these volumes suitable first starts in mid-elementary research. Reading list, timeline. Glos., ind.

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