Arkansas (A True Book: My United States)

by Martin Gitlin

Overview

Explore this beautiful state!

A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' 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.It is no wonder that Arkansas is nicknamed the Natural State. The plush greenery of evergreen trees tops the Ozark Mountains as leaves of red, orange, green, and yellow adorn the trees below. Readers will learn about its rich history, see what the state's people do for fun, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531250747
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2018
Series:	A True Book Series
Pages:	48
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.20(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Martin Gitlin is an educational book author based in Cleveland. He has had more than 120 books published since 2006. As a newspaper journalist, he won more than 45 awards, including first place for general excellence from the Associated Press. That organization also selected him as one of the top four feature writers in Ohio.

Table of Contents

Map: This Is Arkansas! 6

1 Land and Wildlife: What is the terrain of Arkansas like and which plants and animals live there? 9

2 Government: What are the different parts of Arkansas's government? 17

The Big Truth!

What Represents Arkansas?: Which designs, objects, plants, and animals symbolize Arkansas? 22

3 History: How did Arkansas become the state it is today? 25

4 Culture: What do Arkansans do for work and fun? 35

Famous People 42

Did You Know That 44

Resources 46

Important Words 47

Index 48

About the Author 48