The Appalachians

by Charles W. Maynard

The Appalachians are an ancient mountain chain that stretches more than 1,5 miles along eastern North America. This range of mountains is among the oldest in the world. Worn down by erosion, the Appalachian Mountains are known for their forest-covered slopes and farmlands in fertile valleys. Students will read about Hernando de Soto’s explorations during the 154s, and how Daniel Boone built the Wilderness Road and the Cumberland Gap. Today, it has a rich heritage of music and storytelling that reflects the lives of the European and African American people who settled there.

24 pages, Library Binding

First published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Viviane Elbee]

This is a non-fiction picture book and it has a lot of words.
I would not use this book for bedtime story time or story time.

I read it with the kids while visiting the Appalachians, so that they would know a little bit about the area we were visiting.

I think it could also be used in classroom situations for discussing geography, mountains, wildlife, weather, etc...

It has a lot of information on a lot of aspects of the Appalachians, from how these mountains were formed, to the wildlife, to the temperatures, to the industries, to the hiking trails, etc...

Overall, it was an interesting, informative book.