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A True Book
Illinois
Take a trip through this Midwestern state and find out what makes Illinois so interesting. A True My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' 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.Home to both huge amounts of farmland and one of the nation's biggest urban centers, Illinois offers its residents a diverse range of lifestyles. Readers will find out what businesses drive the local economy, what people do for fun, and more.
- GenresNonfiction
48 pages, Library Binding
Published September 1, 2017
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September 5, 2023
Illinois is a complicated state with a rich history, covering a fairly vast area. I think one of the hardest things to write must be books which are this short on such broad topics. There's just too much information to pick and choose from. This...was a little disappointing.
My thoughts are that this book is more about trivia and such a high overview that if you had a child wanting to write a report on Illinois, this wouldn't provide enough information to pick and choose from to cover the topic. This book is more about whetting the appetite.
Oddly enough, there's more information in this book about the structure of government in the state, a topic which seems a little out of place given the intended audience who really won't understand or appreciate this information.
Overall I'm a little baffled by this book and wish it were much more...cohesive perhaps, with a better layout. This is surprising because I've read other books by Josh Gregory and really liked them. This one kind of misses the mark a little unless it's really meant to be nothing more than trivial.
My thoughts are that this book is more about trivia and such a high overview that if you had a child wanting to write a report on Illinois, this wouldn't provide enough information to pick and choose from to cover the topic. This book is more about whetting the appetite.
Oddly enough, there's more information in this book about the structure of government in the state, a topic which seems a little out of place given the intended audience who really won't understand or appreciate this information.
Overall I'm a little baffled by this book and wish it were much more...cohesive perhaps, with a better layout. This is surprising because I've read other books by Josh Gregory and really liked them. This one kind of misses the mark a little unless it's really meant to be nothing more than trivial.
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