Central Kansas Library System

Thanksgiving is turkey, pumpkin pie, family gatherings, and a celebration of all the good things for which we're grateful. But how did out modern-day Thanksgiving traditions get their start? What was the first Thanksgiving like? Informative text and creative illustrations help kids learn the answer to this and more! Additional features to aid comprehension include activities and poetry, informative sidebars, a table of contents, a phonetic glossary,...

"From Monument Rocks, badlands, and plains to cowboys in Dodge City, there's lots to see and do in Kansas! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Kansas special"--Publisher's website.

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Maine.

A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, industries, cities, and people of Florida.

Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of the state of Indiana.

An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Delaware.

A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, industries, cities, and people of California.

Presents information on the history, geography, economy, and government of North Carolina.

Introduces distinguishing characteristics, life cycles, and different types of grasshoppers.