North Dakota

By Darlene R. Stille

The third series of America the Beautiful is back in a revised edition. The books in this series are bursting with fascinating facts, updated statistics, and brand-new full-color photographs. America the Beautiful 's dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments. North Dakota's rich soil and abundant natural resources have made it one of the United States' most important centers of agriculture and mining. Readers will learn how the area was first settled and how it became a state. They will also learn how North Dakota is governed today, how its people celebrate local traditions, and which plants and animals can be found in the state's beautiful wilderness. Features: Updated statistics reflect the latest census data Brand new sidebars present profiles of people who had a major impact in recent years Breathtaking new photos and artwork Words to know, FAQs, mini-bios, interactive sidebars, maps, and graphs

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0531282864
• ISBN13: 9780531282861
• Release Date: September 2014
• Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 3.35 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.1" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8