Mississippi

Mississippi
ISBN-10
1648341721
ISBN-13
9781648341724
Series
Mississippi
Category
Juvenile Nonfiction
Pages
32
Language
English
Published
2021-08-01
Publisher
Bellwether Media
Author
Colleen Sexton

Description

Named after the mighty Mississippi River, Mississippi is a southern state with plenty to explore! This title combines eye-catching photos and engaging text to highlight the state’s landscape, history, and people. Maps provide visual support to the text while other features help readers learn about Native American history, inventions, a favorite sports team, and more. The book ends with two pages that summarize Mississippi’s stats for easy reference. Welcome to Mississippi!

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