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America the beautiful, Alaska
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1991
The largest state in the Union, Alaska, "the Last Frontier," remains thinly populated with its natural resources largely untapped. Alaska…
boasts the continent's loftiest mountain and largest glacier, and it has the longest volcano chain in the world. The author discusses the history, geography, economics, culture, people, and scenic sites of Alaska. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Puerto Rico
Par Deborah Kent. 1992
The traditions of Spain, North America, and the Caribbean coalesce in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico to create a unique…
culture. Although Puerto Ricans are citizens of the United States, Spanish remains their first language, and Puerto Rico has its own anthem, flag, and Olympic team. Discusses the geography, history, people, and culture of Puerto Rico--an autonomous commonwealth of the United States. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Missouri
Par William Sanford. 1990
Millions of people feel that they know Missouri through the books of its most famous author, Samuel L. Clemens, better…
known as Mark Twain. The state's largest city, St. Louis, has long been known as the gateway to the West because of its strategic location near the meeting point of the Missouri and Mississippi rivers. An introduction to the "Show Me State" for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Kansas
Par Zachary Kent. 1991
Kansas, nicknamed "Midway, U.S.A.," is located in the heart of the nation. A site in Smith County marks the center…
of the continental United States. And a spot in Osborne County marks the continent's geodetic center, an important landmark for topographic mapping. The author discusses the history, geography, culture, and economics of Kansas. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, California
Par R. Stein. 1988
The third largest state in area (behind Alaska and Texas), California is the most populous state in the union. The…
discovery of gold in 1848 initiated the California gold rush, which the author describes as the "largest and wildest mass movement of people the world has ever seen." Introduces the history, geography, government, economy, culture, people, and historic sites of the "Golden State." For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Oklahoma
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1989
More Native Americans live in Oklahoma than in any other state outside of California. Oklahoma is the ancestral home of…
the Plains Indians and several other groups, including the Wichita, Pawnee, and Osage. More than sixty tribes were resettled on Oklahoma lands between the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and statehood in 1907. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, people, and culture of Oklahoma. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Colorado
Par Deborah Kent. 1989
With its high, barren plains and nearly impenetrable mountains, Colorado was one of the last areas in the continental U.S.…
to be developed. Today, it is one of the nation's fastest growing states. Newcomers are attracted by its breathtaking scenery, its wilderness areas, and its high-tech industries. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, sites, and people of Colorado. For grades 4-7 and older readersDon't know much about geography: everything you need to know about the world but never learned
Par Kenneth Davis. 1992
The author of Don't Know Much about History (BR 08627) picks another subject in which Americans display a lack of…
knowledge. Providing enlightenment and entertainment, Davis surveys the history of geographical studies and of changes in the environment. He lists nicknames of states, former and current names of countries, and members of the United Nations. BestsellerAmerica the beautiful, West Virginia
Par R. Stein. 1991
Some geographers have calculated that if West Virginia, nicknamed the "Mountain State," were ironed out, it would cover the entire…
country. Beneath the mountains lies the state's wealth--its natural resources. From the mid 1930s to the mid 1970s, West Virginia led the nation in the production of coal. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, sites, and people of West Virginia. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Maine
Par Ty Harrington. 1989
Maine is the easternmost state in the nation. In area nearly as sizeable as the other five New England states…
combined, Maine has long been referred to as Down East by other New Englanders. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, government, culture, and people of Maine. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Washington, D.C
Par Deborah Kent. 1991
Washington, D.C., is often called "the nation's largest company town." It was created because the federal government needed a home,…
a capital city, and its history and destiny have been shaped by that mission. The author discusses the history, government, economy, famous sites, and people of the District of Columbia. For grades 4-7 and older readersThe earliest relationship: parents, infants, and the drama of early attachment
Par T. Brazelton. 1990
A pediatrician and a psychiatrist combine their research and experience to create a unified picture of the birth and growth…
of the relationship between a child and its parents. They discuss pregnancy as the beginning of the attachment, the newborn as a participant, and the effects of emotions a parent brings from past experiencesAccess America guide to the southwestern national parks: an atlas and guide for visitors with disabilities
Par Inc Cartographic. 1989
A guide to the accessibility of parks such as Grand Canyon, Bryce, and Petrified Forest for visitors with disabilities. Parks…
are evaluated as accessible; usable, but with assistance; or unaccessible. Includes information on parking, restroom, dining, and lodging facilities as well as programs for persons with various disabilitiesOdd perceptions
Par R. L Gregory. 1986
A British scientist describes with humor and wit how people experience the world through their senses and how signals from…
the senses interact with intelligence. He also explores the nature of humor, artificial intelligence, consciousness, aesthetics, and the effects of anesthesia on perceptionIn the late 1920s, Maugham embarked on a leisurely journey in Southeast Asia. His purpose was to write about the…
people he met and the exotic sights he saw, and to enjoy a rest from the writing of fiction, which he felt restricts the writer to the dictates of his characters. During the journey he was free to ruminate as he traveled by riverboat, canoe, pony, and rickshawAt home and abroad
Par V. S Pritchett. 1989
Travel essays by an English novelist, critic, and short story writer. These pieces, written between 1925 and 1966, are portraits…
of countries, cities, and cultures. Included are essays on Greece, Ireland, London, Paris, American Appalachia, and several South American countriesFunny business: an outsider's year in Japan
Par Gary Katzenstein. 1989
Katzenstein, chosen as one of fifteen Americans to be Luce Scholars, spent a year studying in Japan. With degrees in…
business and computer science, he felt well equipped to work at Sony. However, with no first-hand knowledge of Asia, he found a world so totally different from America that he made a cross-cultural mess of things. Sony gave up on him, but with ingenuity he found another job in JapanAccess America guide to the western national parks: and atlas and guide for vistors with disabilities
Par Inc Cartographic. 1989
A guide to the accessibility of parks such as Olympic, Yosemite, Mount Rainier, and Crater Lake for visitors with disabilities.…
Parks are evaluated as accessible; usable, but with assistance; or unaccessible. Includes information on parking, restroom, dining, and lodging facilities, as well as programs for persons with various disabilitiesAccess America guide to the eastern national parks: an atlas and guide for visitors with disabilities
Par Inc Cartographic. 1989
A guide to the accessibility of parks such as Everglades, Great Smoky Mountains, and Mammoth Cave for visitors with disabilities.…
Parks are evaluated as accessible; usable, but with assistance; or unaccessible. Includes Information on parking, restroom, dining, and lodging facilities; as well as programs for persons with various disabilitiesAccess America guide to the Rocky Mountain national parks: an atlas and guide for visitors with disabilities
Par Inc Cartographic. 1989
A guide to the accessibility of parks such as Rocky Mountain, Yellowstone, and Grand Teton for visitors with disabilities. Parks…
are evaluated as accessible; usable, but with assistance; of unaccessible. Includes information on parking, restroom, dining, and lodging facilites, as well as programs for persons with various disabilities