Washington
Record details
- ISBN: 9780531185070
- ISBN: 0531185079
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Physical Description:
144 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
print - Publisher: New York : Children's Press, 2009.
Content descriptions
Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references (p. 137-138) and index. |
Formatted Contents Note: | Land: Soaring mountains, peaceful beaches, rugged areas, and wet forests--Washington has a little bit of everything -- First people: Ancient peoples hunt mammoths and giant beavers. Later, Natives feast on salmon and build canoes that could sail the seas -- Exploration and settlement: Great Britain compete for control of the Washington region. Trappers arrive to catch beavers, and pioneers carve out farms -- Growth and change: Native Americans battle for control of their land, the railroad connects Washington to the rest of the country, and the territory becomes a state -- More modern times: Washingtonians survive the Great Depression, Japanese Americans fight for their rights, and the Seattle area booms -- People: Washingtonians hike and bike and make music and art. They also love great food -- Government: Learn about Washington's government and the people who keep it running -- Economy: Airplanes, apples, computer software, and coffee are all important to Washington's economy -- Travel guide: Bustling cities, rumbling volcanoes, and rushing rivers compete for your attention in Washington -- Projects -- Timeline -- Glossary -- Fast facts -- Biographical dictionary -- Resources -- Index. |
Study Program Information Note: | Accelerated Reader/Renaissance Learning MG 7.8 3. |
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Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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Homer Public Library | J 979.7 STE (Text) | 000095087 | Children's Library -- Nonfiction | Available | - |