Texas

The United States: Past and Present

This engaging book profiles the state of Texas with all of its geography, culture, economy, politics and arts. Touching on the history of the state, the book's main focus is on the present day and the future of this fascinating state.

* Reviews *

Series Review: United States: Past and Present
"Unlike other elementary series available on states, this provides information on more advanced topics, such as proposing and passing state laws, and candid facts about Indian removal...RECOMMENDED."
--Library Media Connection

Series Review:
"These attractive overviews cover the geography, history, government, economy, and famous people in each state. Each section features a "Past and Present" page, giving history and current importance of special-interest topics, like the Indy 500 or the life of Johnny Appleseed...The writing is clear, and facts are plainly stated--a boon for students working on reports. Good-quality photos, portraits, and relevant paintings illustrate the texts. Back batter encourages further research into recent books and a variety of Web sites that can be accessed through a publisher's link. These volumes compare favorably to Ann Heinrich's Tennessee and Indiana (both Compass Point, 2003). Good selections for libraries updating their state-books collections."
--School Library Journal

Series Review:
"Combining information about history, geography, culture, and political structure in an attractive format, these books are divided into five chapters that discuss the state's land, history, government, economy, and famous natives. The "Past and Present" component is provided through numerous sidebars that connect the history and current status of a wide array of topics, such as natural resources, agriculture, industry, and environmental issues that are important to an understanding of the place... These titles will give students both basic report information and an interesting perspective on how a state's past affects its present."
--Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO, School Library Journal
Library Bound Book List: $34.47 / S&L: $25.85
eBook List: $34.47 / S&L: $25.85

Reading Level: 5

Interest Level: 5-8

Product type : Library Bound Book
ISBN : 978-1-4358-5287-7
Author : Jeanne Nagle
Copyright : 2010
Language : English
Category : States, American History
Pages : 48
Trim : 7 1/4" x 9 1/4"
Dewey : 976.4
ATOS : 8.4
ARPoints : 1
Subject : States, American History
Binding : Library
BISAC : JNF058000

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