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A True Book
The Northeast
The Northeast is home to the largest city in the United States, but it also contains some of the country's most beautiful forests. A True U.S Regions series allows readers to experience what makes each of America's regions distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each regions' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will learn about the geography and climate of the eleven Northeastern states. They will also discover the history of the region and what life is like for the people who live there today.
48 pages, Paperback
First published March 1, 2012
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About the author
Dana Meachen Rau
488 books30 followersDana Meachen Rau is an author, editor, and illustrator of children's books. She has written more than 100 books for children, many of them nonfiction in subjects including astronomy, history, and geography, as well as numerous biographies. She lives in Burlington, Connecticut, with her husband and two children.
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July 31, 2013
paired to A Day No Pigs Would Die
The Northeast
Non-fiction
Pairing
I paired this book with A Day No Pigs Would Die because they both involve the Northeast Region of the United States. The Peck family is from rural Vermont. The story gives an account of what life is like in this region of the United States. Climate, religion, and geography are all factors in the story. The illustrations, pictures, and maps give the reader a better understanding of the setting for this book.
Audience
I would give this book to a teacher planning a unit on the Northeast Region of the US, or a student conducting research on the region. This book would also suite a student wanting to compare how the Northeast region has changed since the 1920s.
SOL
USII.2c The student will use maps, globes, photographs, pictures, or tables for
c) locating the 50 states and the cities most significant to the historical development of the United States.
• States grouped by region, Northeast:
Review Source
Ann Kelley (Booklist, Apr. 1, 2012 (Vol. 108, No. 15))
Selection Criteria
o Authority: Dana Meachen Rau is an editor and author who has written over 300 children’s books ranging from preschool to middle school.
o Accuracy: The text contains up to date information, maps, and pictures.
o Relevance to Curriculum: Gives information on the region that covers the SOL and local curriculum objectives. . The wide range of information presented supports the book as a valuable research tool.
o Appropriateness: The reading level for this book is upper elementary, but the content is valuable on a middle school level.
o Scope: All the states in the region are included. The book discusses Animals, geography, economics/resources, climate, history, major cities, lifestyle, and challenges of the region.
o Literary Merit: The maps and pictures are high quality and maintain the reader’s interest. The book is well organized with easy to follow headings and subheadings.
o Value to the Collection: This book can be used as a research tool for students and a jumping off point for teachers introducing the region. The text level helps struggling readers.
Ordering Information
The Northeast by Rau, Dana Meachen. 2012 by Children's Press, (library binding) 2012.9780531248515 $26.10
The Northeast
Non-fiction
Pairing
I paired this book with A Day No Pigs Would Die because they both involve the Northeast Region of the United States. The Peck family is from rural Vermont. The story gives an account of what life is like in this region of the United States. Climate, religion, and geography are all factors in the story. The illustrations, pictures, and maps give the reader a better understanding of the setting for this book.
Audience
I would give this book to a teacher planning a unit on the Northeast Region of the US, or a student conducting research on the region. This book would also suite a student wanting to compare how the Northeast region has changed since the 1920s.
SOL
USII.2c The student will use maps, globes, photographs, pictures, or tables for
c) locating the 50 states and the cities most significant to the historical development of the United States.
• States grouped by region, Northeast:
Review Source
Ann Kelley (Booklist, Apr. 1, 2012 (Vol. 108, No. 15))
Selection Criteria
o Authority: Dana Meachen Rau is an editor and author who has written over 300 children’s books ranging from preschool to middle school.
o Accuracy: The text contains up to date information, maps, and pictures.
o Relevance to Curriculum: Gives information on the region that covers the SOL and local curriculum objectives. . The wide range of information presented supports the book as a valuable research tool.
o Appropriateness: The reading level for this book is upper elementary, but the content is valuable on a middle school level.
o Scope: All the states in the region are included. The book discusses Animals, geography, economics/resources, climate, history, major cities, lifestyle, and challenges of the region.
o Literary Merit: The maps and pictures are high quality and maintain the reader’s interest. The book is well organized with easy to follow headings and subheadings.
o Value to the Collection: This book can be used as a research tool for students and a jumping off point for teachers introducing the region. The text level helps struggling readers.
Ordering Information
The Northeast by Rau, Dana Meachen. 2012 by Children's Press, (library binding) 2012.9780531248515 $26.10
October 2, 2014
What a cute and interesting little book about the Northeast USA! It resembles a small and quirky textbook, but has variations of text and substance throughout. Readers will be able to use helpful tools while reading, such as an index, glossary, table of contents, statistics page, and resource page for additional reading.
July 3, 2012
Delaware is mentioned only once, in a listing of states comprising the Northeast, on page seven.
Random.
Random.
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