Delaware

By Ann Heinrichs and Heinrichs

Book Overview

The third series of America the Beautiful is back in a revised edition. The books in this series are bursting with fascinating facts, updated statistics, and brand-new full-color photographs. America the Beautiful 's dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments. Located along the Atlantic Coast in the northeastern United States, Delaware is the second-smallest state in the nation. Readers will get a close look at Delaware's geography, history, and local culture. They will also examine some of the state's most remarkable wildlife, such as the loggerhead turtle and the great egret, and tour such incredible landmarks as the Delaware History Museum and Fort Delaware State Park. Features: Updated statistics reflect the latest census data Brand new sidebars present profiles of people who had a major impact in recent years Breathtaking new photos and artwork Words to know, FAQs, mini-bios, interactive sidebars, maps, and graphs

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531282775
• ISBN13: 9780531282779
• Release Date: August 2014
• Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.2" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8