From the series State Profiles
Maryland
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8Copyright 2022
Reviewed
From the series State Profiles
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8Copyright 2022
ReviewedThere is a lot to discover in Maryland! This state has a beautiful landscape, a fascinating history, and plenty of unique traditions. Readers will discover all of this and more in this fact-filled title about the Old Line State. Special features introduce wildlife, Native American people, inventions, a famous recipe, a sports team, and more. A timeline helps put Maryland’s history into perspective, and a two-page stats spread puts Maryland’s important facts in one place. There is a lot to learn about Maryland!
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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