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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,...
3) Kansas
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Language
English
Description
"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.
4) Vermont
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Language
English
Description
Takes readers on a tour of Vermont, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.
7) Maine
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2008
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Maine.
8) Pennsylvania
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of Pennsylvania.
9) Florida
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, industries, cities, and people of Florida.
10) Nevada
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of Nevada.
11) Indiana
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2000
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of the state of Indiana.
12) Ohio
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
1999
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of Ohio.
13) Delaware
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
An introduction to the geography, natural resources, history, economy, important sites, daily life, and people of Delaware.
14) Nebraska
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2008
Language
English
Description
Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Nebraska.
15) California
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1998
Language
English
Description
A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, industries, cities, and people of California.
16) West Virginia
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
2009
Language
English
Description
Presents information about the state of West Virginia, including history, geography, government, people, and economy facts and stats.
17) North Carolina
Author
Series
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c2009
Language
English
Description
Presents information on the history, geography, economy, and government of North Carolina.
18) New York
Author
Publisher
Children's Press
Pub. Date
c1999
Language
English
Description
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports, art, and people of the state of New York.
19) Grasshoppers
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Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2002
Language
English
Description
Introduces distinguishing characteristics, life cycles, and different types of grasshoppers.
20) Fireflies
Author
Series
Publisher
Compass Point Books
Pub. Date
c2004
Language
English
Description
Describes different types of fireflies and their physical characteristics, how and why they light up, their uses to mankind, and their life cycles.