50 States (Fandex Family Field Guides) (Misc. Supplies)

by Thomas J. Craughwell (Author)

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Product Description
A portable, information-filled atlas of the United States, with customs and culture, natural wonders and treasures of all 50 states plus Washington, D.C. Individually die-cut cards are the perfect tools for learning and identifying each of our great states.

Book Description
Combining 50 individually die-cut cards with full-color illustrations, plus hundreds of intriguing facts, stories, statistics, and trivia, Fandex is the newest breakthrough in information-packed, family publishing.

50 States: It's a portable, information-filled atlas of the United States. Alabama's hospitality. Texas' feistiness. Alaska's frontier spirit. California's innovation. More than just capitals, mottoes, and state birds and flowers, 50 States is a fresh collection of in-depth profiles featuring customs and culture, personalities and anecdotes, natural wonders and treasures, state by state (including Washington, D.C. ). Taken together, it's a guide that weaves a rich mosaic of the United States. Includes custom-designed maps.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 9-12
  
• Misc. Supplies: 53 pages
• Publisher: Workman Publishing Company (October 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0761113991
• ISBN-13: 978-0761113997
• Product Dimensions: 10.7 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #227,012 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun and Educationally Stimulating, May 11, 2005

By	Megan McGregor (Yorkville, IL USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

As a curriculum developer, I am constantly on the lookout for educational products that will enhance textbook study. I must say that the Fandex Family Field Guide 50 States far exceeded my expectations! Having enjoyed history and geography in school, I was surprised by how much I learned while reviewing this guide. It is full of interesting facts and tidbits about each state while also presenting important information that students should know.

Each card has a topographical map of the state and lists when it was admitted into the union, nickname, capital, motto, bird, flower, and has a small picture of the flag. The topographical maps are detailed enough to be able to get a grasp on how far it is from San Francisco to Los Angeles, CA, for example, and important national parks and monuments are also included. A small outline map on the back of each card shows the state in relation to the continental U.S. Information on each state's industry is included in the text.

Overall, I was impressed by the amount of information presented in such an interesting format. Students who enjoy history and geography will find 50 States particularly interesting, but the unique format will engage even more reluctant students.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, easy learning, July 5, 2006

By	J.R. "Reader Dad" (Omaha, NE) - See all my reviews

We bought this as a gift for our soon-to-be first grader. We have been traveling a lot this summer and the fandex is a fun, easy way for our daughter to look at the states we have been through. Concise and easily manipulable for little people.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous for Fifth Graders, March 21, 2002

By A Customer

This was the perfect start-of-school present for my 5th grader. her teacher loved it too and everyone wanted to borrow it. The state reports were a snap.