Great Minds and Finds in North America

Great Minds and Finds in North America book cover
TABLE OF CONTENTS Where in the World Is North America 4 Canals Mountains and Ice 6 Discovering Dinosaurs 8 Stick to It 10 Getting Around 14 Delicious Dining 18 Changing Lives 20 Gold Rush 22 Helpful Communication 24 Changing Our Homes 26 Amazing North America 28 Glossary 30 Index 31 Text-Dependent Questions 31 Extension Activity 31 About the Author 32
Great Minds and Finds in North America

Great Minds and Finds in North America

What do eyeglasses, fossils, chewing gum, and color television all have in common? They all have histories in North America, one of Earth’s seven continents. In this exciting learning adventure, Great Minds and Finds in North America, you'll discover these great inventions and more from ancient and modern North America! The engaging Discoveries Around the World series invites young readers to learn about fascinating people, places, and inventions from each continent on Earth. Covering ancient history to the present day, each 32-page book features helpful maps and vivid photographs that bring each place to life. From art and science to history and technology, discover how each continent's great minds and finds have influenced our world. Each book also includes after-reading questions, glossary, index, and an extension activity.

About This Book

By: Mike Downs
Illustrated by:
Published by: Rourke Educational Media
8-11Age Range
5.5 AR
30Pages
CanadaSubject
920LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
TGuided Reading
UFountas & Pinnell
50DRA