H is for Hoosier
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Picture Book · Ages 6–8 · 2001 · Est. 30 min read-aloud

H is for Hoosier

By Bruce Langton (Illustrator)

Part of the Discover America State by State series

Uncover the mystery behind Indiana's nickname and explore its unique history.

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40 pages· 3,823 words· Est. 30 min read-aloud
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Dive into the mystery of Indiana's nickname, 'Hoosier,' as you journey through the alphabet. Each letter reveals a piece of Indiana's rich history and culture, wrapped in engaging rhymes and intriguing facts. What secrets will you uncover about the Hoosier State?

From the publisher

Indiana is called the Hoosier State and its people are known as Hoosiers, although historians don’t really know why. They do, however, have several ideas about the origins of the famous nickname. Children can learn these origins and other facts about the Hoosier state in H is for Hoosier: An Indiana Alphabet, written by Cynthia Furlong Reynolds and illustrated by Bruce Langton.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
3,823
Reading age
6–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
IG980L
Themes & topics
Books about American historyBooks about agricultureBooks about US statesBooks about cultureBooks about geography
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The fine print

Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
6.1
F&P level
~W
AR points
1
AR interest level
MG
AR quiz
69306
Publication
Published
September 19, 2001
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781585360413

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