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  • Rhode Island: The Ocean State

    Amy Rechner

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    The smallest state in the union has a lot to offer! With over 400 miles of coast and many islands, bays, and inlets, the Ocean State is the place to be. Kids will enjoy learning about Rhode Island's history from early colonial days to its present status as an important New England state.
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  • The Sun

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The sun radiates light, heat, and energy at the center of the solar system. Eager students will explore how the sun works and its relationship to Earth and the other planets.
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  • Illinois: The Prairie State

    Amy Rechner

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Illinois is called "The Prairie State" for the vast plains that dominate its landscape. In contrast, its northeast corner is occupied by Chicago, the state's most populous city and an international center of transportation and commerce. This leveled reader will introduce students to the history, lifestyles, and landmarks across rural and urban Illinois.
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  • New Jersey: The Garden State

    Hannah Rogal

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of New Jersey"--
    Y

  • Texas: The Lone Star State

    Kristin Schuetz

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Texas is one big state. Known for its wide-open ranchlands, Texas is also home to forests, bayous, deserts, and mountains. From the Alamo to the oil industry, students will explore the Lonestar State's rich heritage. This book also features traditional foods, festivals, and recreational activities of Texans.
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  • The Solar System

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Jan. 1, 2010)
    The solar system is made up of planets, moons, asteroids, comets, meteoroids, and more. Young readers will learn about the bodies that make up the solar system and how they interact with each other.
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  • Arizona: The Grand Canyon State

    Pat Ryan

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Northwest Arizona is home to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the country. The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years as the Colorado River carved through layers of rock, painting the canyon in shades of red, green, and gray. Open this book for an introduction to the geography, cities, and daily life in the Grand Canyon State.
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  • Ohio: The Buckeye State

    Amy Rechner

    Hardcover (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    "Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Ohio"--Provided by publisher.
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  • Copperheads

    Colleen Sexton

    Library Binding (Bellwether Media, Aug. 8, 2010)
    Living in parts of the Eastern United States, copperheads are named after the orange-brown color of their bodies. Students will learn about the diet, habitats, and physical characteristics of these poisonous snakes
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  • Connecticut: The Constitution State

    Emily Rose Oachs

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Some historians believe that Connecticut's constitution, adopted in 1639, later influenced the Constitution of the United States. This earned Connecticut the prestigious official nickname of "The Constitution State." Journey through the past and present of a charming New England state in this fact-filled book.
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  • Kentucky: The Bluegrass State

    Patrick Perish

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    As a border state between the North and South, Kentucky's allegiances have long been divided. During the Civil War it remained part of the Union, but many citizens still fought for the South. Discover how Kentucky's historical ties to both regions have influenced the state today in this interesting title.
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  • Georgia: The Peach State

    Lisa Owings

    Library Binding (Blastoff Reader, Aug. 1, 2013)
    Historically, farming has played a major role in Georgia's economy. The state is known best for its crops of cotton, peanuts, and peaches. Today Georgia is an economic leader in the South, with Atlanta acting as a center for trade and finance. See how life in Georgia varies from city to countryside in this introductory book for young learners.
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