Montana

By R. Conrad Stein

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. Montana is one of the nation's largest states, but it is home to very few large towns or cities. Rather, it is defined by its vast wilderness areas, which range from the high peaks of the Rocky Mountains to the rolling hills and flatlands of the Great Plains. Readers will find out how Montana was settled and what role it has played in U.S. history. They will also explore the state's rich culture and traditions. 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: 053128283X
• ISBN13: 9780531282830
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8