Utah / by Deborah Kent.
Material type: TextSeries: America the beautiful. Third series Publisher: New York : Children's Press, an Imprint of Scholastic Inc., [2014]Edition: Revised editionDescription: 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cmContent type:- text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0531282953
- 9780531282953
Item type | Home library | Collection | Call number | Materials specified | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds | |
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Children's Book | Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 917.92 K37 | Available | 33111007686666 | ||||
Children's Book | Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 917.92 K37 | Available | 33111007905553 |
Enhanced descriptions from Syndetics:
The third series of America the Beautiful is back in a revised edition. The books in this series are bursting with fascinating facts, updated statistics, and brand-new full-color photographs. America the Beautiful 's dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments.
Utah's dazzling rock formations and stunning canyons make it one of the highlights of the Southwestern United States. Readers will find out how the state was settled, first by ancient Paleo-Indians and later by Spanish Missionaries and Mormon travelers. They will tour some of the state's most interesting locations, meet its most influential residents, and learn how it is governed. They will also get a close look at the state's wildlife and a taste of its local culture.
Features:
Updated statistics reflect the latest census data Brand new sidebars present profiles of people who had a major impact in recent years Breathtaking new photos and artwork Words to know, FAQs, mini-bios, interactive sidebars, maps, and graphsIncludes bibliographical references (page 138) and index.
Land -- First people -- Exploration and settlement -- Growth and change -- More modern times -- People -- Government -- Economy -- Travel guide -- Projects -- Timeline.
Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Utah.
Ages 9-12.