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Dive into the rich culture of the northeastern United States! This social studies book covers how culture, cuisine, and location set this region apart from the rest of the country. From lobsters to lacrosse, the Northeast is a fascinating region with a unique history. This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to explore the lives of people from the Northeast, including the history of native peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the Northeast in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other useful features, this book gives students an inside look at the Northeast.

Gr 3-5-Written by teachers for teachers, these books offer several helpful features. Back matter includes comprehension questions, research ideas to extend learning, and geography practice. The books themselves cover various regions of the United States, as well as special topics such as zip codes and time zones. Plentiful photos, maps, and images break the text up into manageable chunks. VERDICT Class sets of these titles to support curriculum units would be especially helpful for small group or whole class instruction.α(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.