Age
10-13
Grade
5-6
Joanne Mattern
Alaska: Past and Present
Paperback
(Rosen Central Aug. 15, 2010)
Known as the Last Frontier and the Land of the Midnight Sun, Alaska is a fascinating state for students to study. This book covers all the basics that students need to know about the forty-ninth state including its geography, history, government, and notable people. It also describes Alaskas major industries over the years, from the great gold rushes of the turn of the century to the oil industry of today. Every chapter contains a sidebar devoted to the theme of past contrasting with the present.. A timeline of important events and a listing of key facts about Alaska are also included.
- Series
- The United States: Past and Present
- ISBN
- 1435895037 / 9781435895034
- Pages
- 48
- Weight
- 4.8 oz.
- Dimensions
- 7.0 x 0.1
in.