What's Great about South Dakota? (Our Great States) - Softcover

Meinking, Mary

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1467760935 ISBN 13: 9781467760935

Publisher: LernerClassroom, 2015

Synopsis

What's so great about South Dakota? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Mount Rushmore State. We'll explore South Dakota's national memorials, charming cities, historic landmarks, and fascinating history. The South Dakota by Map feature helps students locate all the places covered in the book. A special section provides key state details such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in South Dakota.

About this title

About the Author:

Mary Meinking is a graphic designer by day and writes and illustrates books for children at night. Her articles have been published in a dozen different children's magazines. She lives in Iowa with her family.

Review:

"In an innovative change from most state sets, these books are lively travel guides to each state's top 10 kid-friendly places. They cover an eclectic mix of historic sites such as the Ingallses's South Dakota homestead, museums, and science centers, scenic natural wonders, and popular culture favorites such as theme parks, the Indianapolis Motor Speedway, and iconic stops along Route 66. The authors incorporate information about state history and geography in their descriptions, which include tips on what to do, see, and eat. Sidebars add information about people, animals, and geographical themes. Full-page color photos and smaller photo overlays are outstanding. National, state and locator maps are a plus. VERDICT: These books won't replace traditional report material, but they introduce kids to the magic of travel and offer them a look at some of the United States's most interesting places."―School Library Journal, Series Made Simple

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About this edition

• Publisher: LernerClassroom
• Publication date: 2015
• ISBN 10: 1467760935
• ISBN 13: 9781467760935
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32