Iowa

Includes pronunciation guides.- “Words You Know” section reinforces the text.- Individual map of Iowa helps readers locate the regions discussed in the book.- Photographs are directly related to the text.- Ideal to take when visiting this state to turn vacation into a learning experience.- High interest topic introduces early readers to basic geographic facts.Grades K-4 National Social Studies Standards- Culture: I- People, societies, and cultures address needs and concerns in ways that are both similar and different- Cultural unity and diversity can be identified within and across groups- Time, Continuity, and Change: II- Accounts of past events, people, places, and situations contribute to our understanding of the past- People, Places, and Environments: III- Locate and distinguish among various landforms such as mountains, plateaus, islands, and ocean