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Books in World Almanac Library of the Animal Kingdom series

  • Michigan the Wolverine State

    Rachel Barenblat, Jean Craven

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Dec. 1, 2001)
    Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Michigan, which is the only state to touch four of the five Great Lakes.
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  • Alaska: The Last Frontier

    Isaac Seder

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Feb. 1, 2003)
    Text and illustrations present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, customs, and attractions of Alaska.
    Z
  • Montana: The Treasure State

    Kris Hirschmann

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2003)
    Text and illustrations present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, customs, and attractions of Montana.
    Y
  • Wisconsin: The Badger State

    Rachel Barenblat, Jean Craven

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Dec. 1, 2001)
    Presents the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Wisconsin.
    R
  • Illinois

    Kathleen Feeley

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Each of the 52 volumes in the World Almanac Library of the States is filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of each state, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other outlying areas. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of each state in the form of a state Almanac, each book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles. Each title also includes a section on notable people, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the United States of America available anywhere.
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  • Texas

    Rachel Barenblat

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2002)
    Each of the 52 volumes in the World Almanac Library of the States is filled with the most up-to-date information, including the latest Census results. Full-color photos bring to life the story of each state, as well as the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and other outlying areas. In addition to an in-depth factual profile of each state in the form of a state Almanac, each book offers fascinating and lively discussions of the state's history, people, geography, government, economy, culture, and lifestyles. Each title also includes a section on notable people, a calendar of events, and enough primary source documents, time lines, maps, and other tools to make this unquestionably the best young adult reference material on the United States of America available anywhere.
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  • Washington, D.C.

    Acton Figueroa

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Feb. 1, 2003)
    Presents the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, social life and customs, state events and attractions, and notable people of Washington, D.C.
    Y
  • Colorado: The Centennial State

    Megan Elias

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2002)
    Describes the history, people, geography, economy, government, state events and attractions, and social life and customs of Colorado.
    V
  • Puerto Rico: And Other Outlying Areas

    Michael Burgan

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Feb. 1, 2003)
    Presents the history, geography, people, government, economy, social life and customs, and events and attractions of Puerto Rico and other islands.
    Z
  • The Civil War in the West: 1861-july 1863

    Dale Anderson

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses the differences of the Civil War in the east and west, discussing how in the west there was a concentration on controlling transportation, including the Mississippi River and the railroads.
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  • Arkansas: The Natural State

    Darice Bailer

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, July 1, 2002)
    Presents the history, geography, people, government, economy, social life and customs, and state events and attractions of Arkansas.
    V
  • The Aftermath of the Civil War

    Dale Anderson

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Secondary Lib, Jan. 1, 2004)
    Discusses events following the end of the Civil War, including political struggles and attempts to rebuild the economy, integrate freed slaves into society, and heal a nation in turmoil.
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