From the series Regions of the United States
Explore the Midwest
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2023
Reviewed
From the series Regions of the United States
Reading Level Grade 2Interest Level Grades 2 – 5Copyright 2023
ReviewedIn this book, early fluent readers learn about the Midwest, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this region.
A Take a Look! map highlights the region’s location, while an additional infographic shows the region’s top industries by state. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At a Glance recap offers quick stats on the region. Children can learn more about America’s regions using our safe search engine that provides relevant, age-appropriate websites. Explore the Midwest also features reading tips for teachers and parents, a table of contents, a glossary, and an index.
Explore the Midwest is part of Jump!’s Regions of the United States series.
A short series about the various regions of the United States. The books open with ideas for educators and caregivers for before, during, and after reading followed by a table of contents with three to four chapters of varying lengths. Each region’s history, location, geography, wildlife, and daily life are describe in a short paragraph on a colorblock, bold vocabulary, and corresponding with a captioned picture. Info bubbles appear throughout the text with fun facts and questions for readers to ask themselves, such as “Do you know what plants grow near you?”. An infographic is used at the end of each title to show the popular industries from each state. The back matter has a quick facts page, glossary, an index, and how to learn more. There is enough information to introduce the states of each region for elementary readers, although some of the color blocks take up a large portion of the page, cutting off pictures in odd places. VERDICT A good introduction to the regions of the United States for elementary readers.
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