Books in American Cities series

Did you know that Boston is home to Americas first public park? The countrys first public school was also built in Boston. Find out more about this fascinating city in Boston, part of the American Cities series. American Cities takes young readers on a tour of our capitals and major centers. Each book explores the geography, history, and people that give the featured city its distinctive flair.

What is a suburb, and how is it different from a city or rural community? Readers find the answers to these questions and more through accessible text that reflects early social studies curriculum topics. Suburban communities are common across the United States, and readers explore one such community through accessible text and colorful photographs. While the close relationship between the text and photographs enhances reading comprehension skills, a detailed picture glossary aids in vocabulary development. A suburb is a fun place to live, and readers see why as they learn about this kind of community.

Each state in the United States has its own capital, and readers discover the importance of state capitals as they explore what its like to live in one. As readers take in fun facts about the exciting places found in a capital city, they enhance their knowledge of essential social studies curriculum topics, such as kinds of communities and basic facts about state governments. Full-color photographs give readers a clear sense of what life in a state capital is like, and a detailed picture glossary helps them understand new terms introduced in the text.