States in My World - Softcover

Cane, Ella

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1476534632 ISBN 13: 9781476534633

Publisher: Capstone Press, 2013

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There are 50 states in the United States. Take a look at states in my world!

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About the Author:

Gail Saunders-Smith is an assistant education professor at Youngstown State University in Ohio. She is also an independent staff developer, writer, and editor. She presents nationally at conferences on literacy development and instruction and has written numerous articles, children's non-fiction books, and professional resources. Gail holds a B.S. and M.A. in Early Childhood Education from Kent State University and a M.S. in Administration and Supervision from Youngstown State University. She completed post-graduate work at The Ohio State University and earned a Ph.D. in curriculum and instruction from The University of Akron. Gail is a former classroom teacher, Reading Recovery Teacher Leader, and Reading/Language Arts K-12 Supervisor and Coordinator of State and Federal Programs for the Summit County ESC.

From School Library Journal:

K-Gr 2-Attractively designed, these books introduce children to basic geography, from states to continents, and the variety of dwellings and neighborhoods in the U.S. The titles focusing on large landmasses are strong, with facts and statistics supported by maps, photos, and graphics that will draw children in. For example, stunning photographs of the Sahara and Australia's large rock Uluru in Continents will interest readers of all ages. Topics such as government, currency, language, and population are expertly explored. Unfortunately, the three volumes that focus on life closer to home lack this informational richness. Instead, they contain casual observations such as "Cities are crowded." Cities are again described as "crowded," just pages later. Isn't there more to say about urban environments? Children will not learn anything new or particularly insightful in these volumes, which will seem repetitive if read in one sitting. An uneven set.α(c) Copyright 2013. Library Journal. LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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