National Geographic Our Fifty States [Hardcover]

Stephen F. Cunha (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 10 and up | Grade Level: 5 and up

Overflowing with beautiful illustrations, specially designed maps, and concise essays written and reviewed by members of the Society's Geographic Alliance Program, this authoritative guide stands alone in the children's reference category. From Maine to Hawaii, kids will discover fascinating details behind each state's unique history. Our Fifty States is a superior volume so chock-full of engaging information and stunning visuals, youngsters will never run out of things to learn. Foreword by Former President Jimmy Carter. The easy-to-read physical map that introduces each region of the U.S. is followed by a lively essay with absorbing descriptions of the area's history, climate, natural resources, and physical features. Then, within each regional chapter, children can explore the individual states through illustrated historical time lines, full-color political maps, photo essays, and state-at-a-glance boxes. Additional features include special essays on the District of Columbia and the territories, comparative charts, a list of additional resources, and a detailed index.

Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

Grade 4 Up - Following a foreword by former President Jimmy Carter, a map of the United States featuring major population centers, and one spread on Washington, DC, this visually appealing book is organized by regions: the Northeast, Southeast, Midwest, Southwest, and West, with a map of each region and a short history. Four pages are devoted to each state and include basic facts and a map. The full-color photographs are outstanding. Reproductions of archival illustrations depict four important events from each state's history. The final sections offer a paragraph about each of the territories and a page of facts and figures about the United States. An extensive index completes this easy-to-use resource. National Geographic Picture Atlas of Our Fifty States (1994) contains more extensive information but is dated. - Ann Joslin, formerly at Erie County Public Library, PA
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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 10 and up
  
• Hardcover: 240 pages
• Publisher: National Geographic Children's Books; First Edition edition (October 1, 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0792264029
• ISBN-13: 978-0792264026
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 0.8 x 11.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,226 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #17 in Books > Children's Books > History > United States > State & Local

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14 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Well Done, February 23, 2008

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H. R. Smith "Kickin' it home school" (Virginia) - See all my reviews
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I purchased this book to go along with our homeschool history and geography curriculum. The book is jam-packed with excellent photos and interesting facts. However, I was disappointed that the maps of the states did not include lines of latitude or longitude, which really limits the book's use as a geography resource.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource, October 7, 2010

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Jessica Van Zwol - See all my reviews
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This review is from: National Geographic Our Fifty States (Hardcover)

We homeschool and this is a great resource for basic information on the states. I like it so we are not having 50 different books on the states. If there is one that really interests us and we want more information on then we can go to the library to find a more specific book.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Kid's Dream Book, April 21, 2009

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J. G. Walt "Internet-Only-Shopper" (Huntington Beach, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Bought for my 6 YO son who is in 1st grade and eats the facts up. Well written and a nice balance for each state. Cool photos and facts for school projects.