Arkansas

by Ann Heinrichs, Matt Kania (Illustrator)

Overview

America is beautiful because its land and people are so varied ... 50 proud states, plus the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico ... each with its own history and heroes, landforms, and life-style. And now each has its own story told, its people profiled, its greatness celebrated, in one of the 52 volumes comprising America the Beautiful. The material covered corresponds to social studies curricula for grades 5 through 8. However, with their crisp, clear writing ... breathtaking, full-color graphics ... and wealth of factual material, logically organized to invite easy reference ... these books are completely suitable for students from grade 4 through high school. In every book of America the Beautiful, the engagingly written text covers the geography, history, government, economy, arts, and recreation of the state, concluding with an exciting "tour" of significant sights. Then comes the remarkably complete reference section, usually over 30 pages and designed in a way that allows students to find easily the information they are looking for.

The reference section includes:
-- Facts at a Glance, including key statistics on all aspects of the state, conveniently arranged by subject
-- Important Dates, an outline chronology of the state's history
-- Important People, dozens of profiles of the state's leading historical and contemporary men and women in politics, commerce and industry, the arts and other areas; many of these notables are pictured
-- Map Section, a full-page political map of the state plus specialized maps graphically depicting topography, population, products, precipitation, counties, and major roads
-- Index of names, subjects, and illustrations.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503870178
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 0.30(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

Arkansas 4

Canoeing the Buffalo National River 7

In Hot Water in Hot Springs 8

Exploring White River National Wildlife Refuge 11

Toad Suck Daze in Conway 12

The Parkin Archeological State Park 15

Arkansas Post near Gillett 16

Pioneer Life in Mountain View 19

Law and Order in Fort Smith 20

Smackover's Museum of Natural Resources 23

Walmart's Birthplace in Benlonville 24

Little Rock's Arkansas Museum of Discovery 27

The State Capital in Little Rock 28

Warren's Pink Tomato Festival 31

Digging for Diamonds in Murfreesboro 32

Meet Mona the Mastodon 35

Our Trip 36

State Symbols 37

State Song 37

Famous People 38

Words to Know 38

State Flag and Seal 38

To Learn More 39

Index 40