Minnesota (A True Book: My United States)

by Martin Schwabacher

Overview

Though Minnesota is known for its long, freezing winters, good-natured people and a beautiful setting make the state a wonderful place to visit and live.

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. Readers will get a taste of the Minnesota lifestyle as they explore its scenic wilderness and vibrant cities. They will also learn about the state's history, culture, and more.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531250808
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2018
Series:	A True Book (Relaunch)
Pages:	48
Sales rank:	502,079
Product dimensions:	6.90(w) x 8.10(h) x 0.10(d)
Lexile:	920L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Martin Schwabacher is an exhibition writer at the American Museum of Natural History in New York. He grew up in Minnesota and returns often for family vacations on the North Shore of Lake Superior.

Table of Contents

Map: This Is Minnesota! 6

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

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

The Big Truth!

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

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

4 Culture: What do Minnesotans 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