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Discover America
By Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc.

Retail Price Per Book: $9.78
Your Price Per Book: $4.90
Perfect for research and reports!

Unit Price: $250.00
1 Unit = Set of 51 book(s)

A 51-Volume Guide to the States

Discover America is an informative series that leads young readers through the 50 states, celebrating the people and culture of every state with beautiful images and engaging facts. Each book describes the history, industry, environment, and sports that make that state unique. With detailed descriptions and simple organization, Discover America serves as a perfect tool for research and reports. Its one book per state design makes this set ideal for classroom projects and library research, allowing for use by many students at the same time.

Detailed Coverage of Every State

Photos, statistics, maps, and flags abound in this compelling set.

Research Tools and Learning Aids

Glossary, index, Web sites, and further readings combine with "Quick Facts" sidebars and "Brain Teaser" quizzes to build a strong understanding of each state.

Correlation with Curriculum

Based on the National Council for Social Studies guidelines, these books correspond to themes recommended by the council including Culture and Production, Distribution, and Consumption.

Fact Book Included

The Fact Book is a compelling companion to the Discover America series. Packed with current "Top 10" lists, maps, and charts, this book takes readers on a journey through the geography, history, industry, symbols, and government highlights of the United States. Appealing and invaluable for report writing, this guide synthesizes and expands on the information in the highly acclaimed American states series.

One of "Twenty Best Bets for Student Researchers" – The Booklist, September 2005

"Awesome pictures and very educational...an excellent Table of Contents, Glossary, and Index...an excellent book for those students doing a report." –J. Koenig, Walnut Hills School

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