Alaska: Third Edition
- ISBN-10
- 162713154X
- ISBN-13
- 9781627131544
- Series
- Alaska
- Category
- Juvenile Nonfiction
- Pages
- 80
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2015-12-15
- Publisher
- Cavendish Square Publishing, LLC
- Authors
- Laura Sullivan, William McGeveran, Ruth Bjorklund
Description
The titles in this popular series includes a variety of features that will help students learn about the state of Alaska. This comprehensive book outlines the geography, history, people, government, and economy of the state. Lists of key people, events, cities, plants and animals, and political figures, plus fact boxes and quotes, provide easily accessible information that is supplemented by activities such as crafts, recipes, and a map quiz. Historic photos, artwork, and other images enhance the text. All books in the It's My State! ® series are the definitive research tool for readers looking to know the ins and outs of a specific state, including comprehensive coverage of its history, people, culture, geography, economy and government.
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