If you’ve ever wondered about the history, landscape, or culture of Florida, Where is Florida? has all the information you are searching for. From Everglades National Park to the Tallahassee Bus Boycott to orange juice, this small-format paperback overviews Florida’s geography, environment, origins, growth, and more across six chapters. Most of the book is text, broken into small paragraphs for easy comprehension with occasional black-and-white illustrations. More advanced terms are helpfully defined in-text for the reader, and fun facts are scattered throughout. At the end is a “Florida at a Glance” spread with key facts on the state, a timeline, and a bibliography. Perfect for a unit study, a U.S. history study, or a fun read for curious readers. Softcover, 50 pages.
Where Is Florida? (Who HQ: The 50 States Series)
SKU
016277
ISBN
9798217051373
Grade 3-6
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Product Overview
- Discover the history, environment, and major landmarks of Florida!
- Six chapters feature easy-to-read text and occasional black-and-white illustrations
- Includes an “Florida at a Glance” spread, a timeline, and a bibliography
- Small-format paperback, 50 pages
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Publisher's Description of Where Is Florida? (Who HQ: The 50 States Series)
- NASCAR is headquartered there
- More orange juice is produced there than in any other state
- It is named after a Spanish Easter celebration
Visit famous landmarks like Walt Disney World. Meet important people Alan Shepard, the first American ever to go to space. Read about the many Indigenous groups who made their homes in Florida, including the Seminole Nation. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of NASCAR headquarters and the Everglades. Not to mention the oranges the state is known for!
Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Florida.
Category Description for Who HQ: The 50 States
Discover a plethora of information about each of the 50 states—and not just where it is! Each small-format book in the Where Is_____? States series is divided into short chapters that cover the terrain, history, growth, and major landmarks of each state, with fun stories and facts along the way. The books are mostly text with occasional visuals, but the reading level is not difficult. Maps, timelines, and bibliography included. These would be a great resource for a unit study, a strong addition to an American history course, or an excellent independent reading option for your curious student.
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| Product Format: | Paperback Book |
|---|---|
| Grades: | 3-6 |
| Brand: | Penguin Workshop |
| Author: | Jennifer Marino Walters |
| ISBN: | 9798217051373 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.3125 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.15 |
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