Oregon / by Deborah Kent.
Material type:
TextSeries: America the beautiful. Third series Publisher: New York : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2014Edition: Revised editionDescription: 144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cmContent type: - text
- unmediated
- volume
- 0531282880
- 9780531282885
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Dr. James Carlson Library | Children's NonFiction | 917.95 K37 | Available | 33111007687474 | ||||
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Main Library | Children's NonFiction | 917.95 K37 | Available | 33111007905371 |
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.
From the peak of Mount Hood to the depths of Crater Lake, Oregon is home to some of the United States' most beautiful outdoor areas. Readers will take a tour of the state as they learn about its history, geography, and wildlife. They will also learn what life is like for the people of Oregon, whether they live in a big city such as Portland or a rural farm east of the Cascade Range.
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 133-137) and index.
Land -- First people -- Exploration and settlement -- Growth and change -- More modern times -- People -- Government -- Economy -- Travel guide -- Projects -- Timeline.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the state of Oregon.
Ages 9-12.