Geography and history are about real people in real places, spicy tastes and pungent smells, moments of pride and moments of shame, the land and how we care for it, how we work and how we play. So, come along on a fascinating journey across the USA. Kids Learn America is a celebration of the triumphs of the human spirit. It beckons all kids to learn from America's past and to participate in its future.
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Grade 4-8-Noted as having been updated for the millennium, this book leaves much to be desired. Arranged by geographical regions, each state is allocated two to four pages. Each chapter has a small map that shows the location of that state in the country and a larger map of the state that locates the places mentioned in the text. Some chapters have simple activities. Each chapter contains an eclectic collection of trivia and other information that has no relationship to the text. "Lights, Camera, Action!" boxes describe some far-fetched methods for remembering capital cities. The text is sometimes wordy, and the sentence structure is awkward. Though the copyright page claims that the information is accurate to the best of the authors' knowledge, readers who are familiar with their home states may find some errors. For example, Kansas contains inaccurate statements about sunflower seeds and a rather glib discussion of tornadoes. Some of the riddles about famous people could be useful for classroom activities, but there are enough flaws here to make this a questionable purchase.
Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Eldon Younce, Harper Elementary School, KS
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.
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We are a homeschooling family who is always looking for a fun and easy way to learn any subject. This book was top-notch with our five children from ages 7-16. Perfect U.S. geography course in 50 easy lessons! Highly recommended.
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We ALL learned so much about America! This book was not only informational, but it was so much fun to read and try out the great (easy) crafts and delicious recipes. This is a book that every family needs to have in their home. I know that my family now has a greater appreciation for our American history and the sites where so many memorable events took place.We live in Georgia and my childeren are anxious to visit the historical and current places featured in the book. We're all excited to see more of our wonderful country.
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Did you know that Minnesota, the "Land of 10,000 Lakes" has an amazing 90 lakes called Long Lake? Or did you know that the two Choctaw Indian words "okla," meaning people, and "humma," meaning red, makes up the state Oklahoma? Well, these facts along with a plethora of other information can be obtained in this fantastic book.This book is absolutely perfect for children. Each state is consisely laid out in an easy-to-read format that is loaded with information. The drawings are also excellent in peppering the pages to break up all of the details. This is a type of hands-on book that challanges children to learn about their country in fifty educationally-fun geography lessons. This book gives its readers a lesson in human spirit by teaching a little bit about America's past, while imploring everyone to partake in it's future. This book is a must read for children.
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How about lighting up the United States with a rainbow of colors on your Color America! map? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
same approximate latitude, state song, state flower, state bird Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, Civil War, New Mexico, Mississippi River, New Hampshire, Old West, Revolutionary War, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pacific Ocean, African American, Grand Canyon, North America, North Pole, Puerto Rico, George Washington, Los Angeles, North Dakota, San Francisco, South Dakota, Atlantic Ocean, Rocky Mountains, Supreme Court, Little Rock New!
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How about lighting up the United States with a rainbow of colors on your Color America! map? Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
same approximate latitude, state song, state flower, state bird Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
United States, New York, Civil War, New Mexico, Mississippi River, New Hampshire, Old West, Revolutionary War, South Carolina, North Carolina, Pacific Ocean, African American, Grand Canyon, North America, North Pole, Puerto Rico, George Washington, Los Angeles, North Dakota, San Francisco, South Dakota, Atlantic Ocean, Rocky Mountains, Supreme Court, Little Rock New!
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