Cover: What's in the Midwest?
 

What's in the Midwest?

From the Series All Around the U.S.
  • Interest Level: Grade 3 - Grade 6
  • Reading Level: Grade 4

This book takes readers on a journey across the twelve states that make up the Midwest region of the United States. Known as the "heartland," the Midwest is the largest of the U.S regions. The region is also known as the nation's "breadbasket" because of its abundant production of oats, wheat, and corn. Readers will learn about the region's natural resources, such as coal and iron ore. The book also explores major Midwest cities, including Chicago, Illinois; St. Louis, Missouri; and Detroit, Michigan, which is called the "Motor City" because it is a center for the automobile industry.

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Interest Level Grade 3 - Grade 6
Reading Level Grade 4
Age Range 8 - 11
Dewey 917.7
Lexile IG830L
ATOS Reading Level 5.4
Guided Reading Level R
Subjects Geography, Social Studies
Genres Nonfiction
Publisher Crabtree Publishing
Imprint Crabtree Classics
Copyright 2011
Number of Pages 32
Dimensions 8.5 x 11
Graphics
BISACS JNF038100, JNF025180, JNF051180
Rights Included WORLD
Language English

Reviewed on 15 February 2011

What's in the Midwest? - Children's Literature

The cover gives a few clues as to what will be addressed in this title which is part of the series “All Around the U.S.” The country is divided into five regions and each of the titles follows a similar format. The general introduction is the same and it presents a colorful map that clearly identifies the regions, including the abbreviated names for the states. The focus then turns to the actual region, in this case the Midwest which is often called “America’s Heartland.” The states are divided into two regions: the plains states and the great lakes states.

Author: Robin Johnson