West Virginia

by Ann Heinrichs, Matt Kania (Illustrator)

Overview

Describes the history, geography, government, economics, and people of West Virginia.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503870635
Publisher:	Child's World Stride
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	USA Travel Guides
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ann Heinrichs grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She began playing the piano at age three and thought she would grow up to be a pianist. Instead, she became a writer. She is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults on Asian, African, and U.S. history and cultures, as well as grammar and natural history subjects. Ann has also written numerous newspaper, magazine, and encyclopedia articles. Ann has traveled to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and now lives in Chicago, IL.

Table of Contents

West Virginia 4

Bridge Day at New River Gorge 7

The Midlife Center in French Creek 8

Grave Creek Mound in Moundsville 11

Prickett's Fort near Fairmont 12

Harpers Ferry and the Civil War 15

Berkley Exhibition Coal Mine 16

Clarksburg's Italian Heritage Festival 19

Cass Scenic Railroad 20

The Mountain State Forest Festival in Elkins 23

Studying Space at the Green Bank Observatory 24

The Greenbrier Hotel in White Sulphur Springs 27

The State Capitol in Charleston 28

The Apple Butter Festival in Berkeley Springs 31

Blenko Glass Company in Milton 32

The Folk Festival in Glenville 35

Our Trip 36

State Symbols and Seal 37

State Song 37

Famous People 38

Words to Know 38

State Flag 38

To Learn More 39

Index 40