U.S. Landforms (True Book: U.S. Regions)

by Dana Meachen Rau

Overview

The United States contains some of the world's most impressive natural landforms.

A True Book: U.S Regions series allows readers to experience what makes each of America's regions distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each regions' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.The United States covers a vast amount of land and is home to a wide variety of climates. Readers will learn about the nation's deserts, mountains, and plains. They will also discover such famous landmarks as California's Death Valley and the hot water geysers of Yellowstone National Park.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531283295
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	02/01/2012
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	820L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Dana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of children's books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.