The Geography of the United States�CKHG Reader (Core Knowledge History and Geography) [Paperback] Core Knowledge Foundation and E. D. Hirsch Jr.

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From the CORE KNOWLEDGE FOUNDATION, which brought you the popular “What Your ___ Grader Needs to Know” series. THE GEOGRAPHY OF THE UNITED STATES reinforces map and globe skills as young readers learn about the geographic characteristics of different regions of the United States: New England, Mid-Atlantic, South, Midwest, Great Plains, Rocky Mountain, Southwest, and West Coast. The book explores each region’s climate, natural resources, culture, and other distinctive characteristics. Paperback. 77 pages. ** Part of the CORE KNOWLEDGE HISTORY AND GEOGRAPHY (CKHG) series in world and American history and geography, integrating topics in civics and the arts. CKHG books offer engagingly written text with many color illustrations, maps, vocabulary sidebars, and a glossary. Related materials (Teacher Guides and Timeline Cards) are also published by the Core Knowledge Foundation. In general, CKHG books are appropriate for young readers from the upper elementary grades through middle school.