If you’ve ever wondered about the history, landscape, or culture of Indiana, Where is Indiana? has all the information you are searching for. From Indiana’s rolling dunes to the Indy 500 race to the town of Santa Claus, this small-format paperback overviews Indiana’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 an “Indiana 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 Indiana? (Who HQ: The 50 States Series)
SKU
016350
ISBN
9798217243372
Grade 3-6
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Product Overview
- Discover the history, environment, and major landmarks of Indiana!
- Six chapters feature easy-to-read text and occasional black-and-white illustrations
- Includes an “Indiana at a Glance” spread, a timeline, and a bibliography
- Small-format paperback, 50 pages
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Publisher's Description of Where Is Indiana? (Who HQ: The 50 States Series)
- It is home to the high-speed Indy 500 car race
- People from this state are sometimes called “hoosiers”
- Orville Redenbacher launched his popcorn business there
Visit famous landmarks like the town of Santa Claus. Meet the six men from the state who have been elected vice president of the United States. Read about Indiana’s rolling dunes along the coast of Lake Michigan. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the land of the Corn Belt and the Indy 500 auto race. Not to mention Hoosier basketball!
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 Indiana.
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: | Tracy Vonder Brink |
| ISBN: | 9798217243372 |
| Length in Inches: | 7.625 |
| Width in Inches: | 5.375 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.125 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 0.15 |
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