From the series State Profiles
Florida
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8Copyright 2022
Reviewed
From the series State Profiles
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8Copyright 2022
ReviewedNicknamed the Sunshine State, Florida is a peninsula surrounded by tropical waters. Popular with tourists seeking sand and sun, the state is also home to a varied landscape and plenty of cultural diversity. This fact-filled title covers Florida’s landscape, people, and history. Profiles highlight a famous face and common animal, while other features present a history of Florida’s native peoples, show off wildlife range maps, and more. Grab your sunglasses and get ready to explore the great state of Florida!
Each title in this series focuses on a state or territory of the United States of America. Eye-catching photography accompanied by a paragraph or two per section, this series covers major details about each state, including landscape/climate, wildlife, people, entertainment, traditions, and more. Infographics such as maps and charts describe where each state or territory is and the importance of how a population has changed. For example, that the original lands of Ramapough Lenape people covered much of the northeastern United States (New Jersey). Each title includes a time line, a famous person, a popular recipe, local inventions, and key issues in each area, such as climate change in Missouri (Missouri). Facts are summarized at the end in a quick profile graphic along with a glossary, further reading suggestions, and an index. VERDICT Offers a great overview on each U.S. state, good for school projects.
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