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U.S. Facts & Fun Gr. 1-3
SKU
031792
ISBN
9781596730021
Grade 1-3
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Charlotte Mason
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Description
Publisher's Description of U.S. Facts & Fun Gr. 1-3
U.S. Facts & Fun presents factual stories and fun activities that will broaden the students' knowledge and appreciation of the diversity of the United States!
There's a lot of know about the United States: history-making events, fascinating people, and amazing sites. U.S. Facts & Fun, Grades 1–3 presents factual stories and fun activities that will broaden any student's knowledge and appreciation of this diverse country.
What's Inside:
- 44 short stories, followed by "I Know This!" comprehension activities
- 44 fun activities, such as:
- crossword puzzles
- word searches
- hidden pictures
- mazes and maps
- secret codes
- and much more!
Each of the stories revolve around historical events, people, sites to visit, and animals of the United States. Engaging 3rd grade topics include:
- events: The Iditarod race, the invention of the telephone, and the creation of the U.S. flag
- people: Levi Strauss, Dr. Seuss, and Annie Oakley
- animals: Prairie dogs, state birds, and alligators
- sites: The Great Salt Lake, Mammoth Cave, and Tornado Alley
Use these short stories to make connections with holidays, celebrations, and other curricular topics or to practice nonfiction reading skills
Category Description for U.S. Facts & Fun
Each of these books brings to life forty-four different people, places, animals, and events from America. Lessons begin with a fascinating, educational passage on the chosen topic, followed by a comprehension activity. The "fun" comes in the form of two additional activities based on the passage that include word searches, mazes, secret codes, maps, color-by-numbers, word scrambles, hidden pictures, and other amusing exercises. 190 pgs. ~ Steph
Details
| Product Format: | Softcover Book |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Evan-Moor |
| Grades: | 1-3 |
| ISBN: | 9781596730021 |
| EAN/UPC: | 023472063052 |
| Length in Inches: | 11 |
| Width in Inches: | 8.5 |
| Height in Inches: | 0.5 |
| Weight in Pounds: | 1.2 |
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