Illinois (First Book) [Library Binding]

Alden R. Carter (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: October 1987 | Series: First Book

Discusses the history, government, economy, natural resources, and culture of Illinois.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

ea. vol: maps. photogs. reprods. bibliog. index. (First Bks.). CIP. Watts. 1987. PLB $9.90. Grade 5-7 These books cover the history, geography, politics, industry, natural resources, economy, and people of each state. The black-and-white photo graphs don't have the visual impact to invite browsing, and the writing is too dry for casual reading. However, the information is up-to-date and well orga nized, giving the books some potential use for school reports. For content and visual appeal Stein's Illinois (Chil drens, 1987) is the best choice. Eunice Weech, M. L. King Elementary School, Urbana, Ill.
Copyright 1988 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Product Details

• Library Binding: 95 pages
• Publisher: Franklin Watts (October 1987)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0531103870
• ISBN-13: 978-0531103876
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #10,481,901 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Alden Carter's thirty-year career includes publication of novels for young adults and adults, nonfiction books on a wide range of topics, and picture books for and about special needs children. Among numerous awards, his novels have been named six times to the American Library Association's list of Best Books of the Year. His adult novel of the Civil War, Bright Starry Banner, was awarded the prestigious John Esten Cooke Fiction Award. A popular speaker, he has given over 600 presentations in schools and at conferences for writers and educators. A former teacher and naval officer, he lives in Marshfield, Wisconsin, with his wife, Carol. They have two adult children: Brian, an architect, and Siri, a college student.