Montana (A True Book: My United States)

by Josh Gregory

Overview

Just over a million people live in Montana, spread across 147,040 square miles of land. This makes it one of the most sparsely populated states in the country.

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 explore Montana's wealth of breathtaking natural landscapes as they learn about the state's local culture, wildlife, and history.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780531250822
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 0.10(d)
Lexile:	970L (what's this?)
Age Range:	8 - 10 Years

About the Author

Josh Gregory is the author of more than 250 books for young readers, covering everything from U.S. history to technology and video games. He is from Chicago, Illinois.

Table of Contents

Map: This Is Montana! 6

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

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

The Big Truth!

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

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

4 Culture: What do Montanans 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