Exploring the West

by Anita Yasuda

Overview

The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at this region’s defining features, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781532113857
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	12/15/2017
Series:	Exploring America's Regions
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	9.25(w) x 7.25(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	9 - 10 Years

About the Author

Anita Yasuda is a qualified Montessori early childhood education teacher and the author of Greetings from Buffalo; Hello Kitty: Cute, Creative & Collectible; and Snapshots of San Diego: Sun, Surf & Sand. She lives in Orangeville, Ontario. Bryan Stone is a cartoonist who graduated from the Center for Cartoon Studies and the illustrator of Explore Colonial America! He lives in White River Junction, Vermont.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Across the Great West 4

Chapter 2 History and Settlement 10

Chapter 3 Famous Landmarks 16

Chapter 4 Plants and Animals 22

Chapter 5 Work in the West 28

Chapter 6 Peoples and Cultures 36

Fast Facts 42

Stop and Think 44

Glossary 46

Online Resources 47

Learn More 47

Index 48

About the Author 48