Texas (From Sea to Shining Sea, Second) [Library Binding]

Alexandra Hanson-Harding (Author)

Book Description

Age Level: 8 and up | Grade Level: 3 and up | Series: From Sea to Shining Sea, Second

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, culture and people of the state of Texas

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Reviewed with Barbara A. Somervill's Illinois.

Gr. 4-6. From Sea to Shining Sea, which replaced the series In Words and Pictures (both by Dennis Fradin), is now available in an enlarged, revised version, with a spiffy new format and text by several authors. It is being marketed to grades 3-5 (you'll note that we have graded it slightly higher), featuring considerably longer texts, which aren't necessarily of the same reading level. There are more short sidebars, introducing information on such topics as "Texas Firsts." Each book covers geography, history, government, and the people, and provides a minitour of the state. The graphics are strong; there are many color photographs, maps, and illustrations. A representative recipe, an almanac of state facts, a glossary, and a miscellany of famous people from the state are appended. The "For More Information" page is too specific to be very helpful; the only books mentioned in Illinois, for example, are a biography of Abe Lincoln, a book of Carl Sandburg's poems, and a biography of Jane Addams. The writing never sparkles, but the series is attractive and covers the questions children need answered for reports. Susan Dove Lempke
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About the Author

Alexandra Hanson-Harding is the author of several nonfiction books for children.

Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 8 and up
  
• Library Binding: 80 pages
• Publisher: Children's Press(CT) (September 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0516223224
• ISBN-13: 978-0516223223
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 9.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,270,528 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars Good for kids, May 1, 2009

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This review is from: Texas (From Sea to Shining Sea, Second) (Paperback)

Since Texas is our home, I wanted a book that my grand kids could look through. This is a good book for sparking conversations with little ones from cowboys to rocket ships, Every visit that book is read over and over ad nauseam. Glad we found it.