Climb into the Grand Canyon, watch geysers erupt in Yellowstone, ride out with cowboys in the West, meet the first Americans, cheer at a baseball game, and blast off to the Moon. United States for Young Readers is a fun, fact-packed journey across one of the most amazing countries on Earth.
In twenty short, colorful chapters, young explorers ages 10 to 14 will discover:
- THE LAND - mountains, plains, deserts, national parks, and the far corners of Alaska and Hawaii
- THE STORY - the first Americans, the birth of the nation, the Civil War, and the journey to the Moon
- THE PEOPLE - a nation of immigrants, the fight for freedom and fairness, and inventors who lit up the world
- THE GREAT CITIES - New York City and the capital, Washington, D.C.
- FOOD, MUSIC, AND FUN - American food, jazz and rock, the love of sports, and growing up American
Every chapter is packed with color photographs, Fast Facts, "Did You Know?" surprises, and words to know, plus a mini-glossary and quiz to test what you learn. The back of the book has an American timeline, famous faces to know, and fifteen fun facts.
Perfect for curious kids, classrooms, homeschoolers, and any young reader who loves to explore the world.
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