From the series State Profiles
New Jersey
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8Copyright 2022
Reviewed
From the series State Profiles
Reading Level Grade 4Interest Level Grades 3 – 8Copyright 2022
ReviewedWelcome to New Jersey! This book takes readers on a trip to the Garden State, where they will explore the state’s history, landscape, and culture. Chapters offer details about New Jersey’s native peoples, introduce a famous city, highlight celebrations, and more. Maps show the location of New Jersey’s cities and landforms, while profiles, a timeline, and a recipe offer even more information. From the sandy beaches of the Jersey Shore to the vast Pine Barrens, readers will enjoy exploring New Jersey!
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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