West: Arizona, California, Nevada
Kirsten W Larson
Hardcover
(Mason Crest Publishers, June 1, 2015)
The American West is home to big cities and wide-open spaces. Today, Arizona, California, and Nevada are growing, vibrant states with diverse people and bustling economies. California is the nations largest state by population, and is an important cornerstone of the U.S. economy. Arizona and Nevada feature popular tourists spots like the Grand Canyon and Las Vegas. From cowboys to movie stars, theres no place quite like the American West. This book in the LETS EXPLORE THE STATES series provides information about these three alluring states, from their geography, history, and government to their economy, population demographics, and major cities. Each title in this series contains color photos, maps, flags, state seals, graphics and back matter including: an index, further reading lists for books and internet resources, and a series glossary. Mason Crests editorial team has placed Key Icons to Look for throughout the books in this series in an effort to encourage library readers to build knowledge, gain awareness, explore possibilities and expand their viewpoints through our content rich non-fiction books. Key Icons are as follows: Words to Understand are shown at the front of each chapter with definitions. These words are then used in the prose throughout that chapter, and are emboldened, so that the reader is able to reference back to the definitions- building their vocabulary and enhancing their reading comprehension. Sidebars are highlighted graphics with content rich material within that allows readers to build knowledge and broaden their perspectives by weaving together additional information to provide realistic and holistic perspectives. Text Dependent Questions are placed at the end of each chapter. They challenge the readers comprehension of the chapter they have just read, whil