Seeds of a Nation - Nevada [Library Binding]

Bob Anderson (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 9 and up | Series: Seeds of a Nation

A wild, desolate land peopled by prehistoric native peoples, Nevada was first claimed by and made part of Mexico, then became part of the Utah territory of the United States. Made an independent territory in 1861, Nevada was rushed into statehood by President Abraham Lincoln in 1864 to preserve its great mineral wealth for the Union cause. Nevada explores the native cultures of the state's long prehistory, the coming of the pioneers and prospectors, its Mormon settlements, and the discovery of gold and silver that brought settlers and civilization and the nickname the Silver State. (20020301)

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Each book in the Seeds of a Nation series presents the history of an area before it attained statehood. Most of the colorful photographs of sites and the other illustrations, including maps, paintings, and tinted engravings are well chosen to support the text. Those looking for pre-statehood history, though, will find these compact volumes useful."
-- Booklist (April 2002) (School Library Journal )

"These titles will be useful for history units in their respective states."
-- School Library Journal (March 2002) (School Library Journal )

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9 and up
  
• Library Binding: 48 pages
• Publisher: KidHaven Press (March 5, 2003)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0737715642
• ISBN-13: 978-0737715644
• Product Dimensions: 9.5 x 6.1 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.5 ounces
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #5,359,473 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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