TY - BOOK AU - Carter,Jimmy ED - National Geographic Society (U.S.) TI - United States Encyclopedia: America's People, Places, and Events T2 - National Geographic Kids SN - 9781426320927 AV - E156 .U55 2015eb U1 - 973.03 23 PY - 2015///] CY - Washington, DC PB - National Geographic KW - U.S. states KW - Encyclopedias, Juvenile KW - United States KW - Electronic books- OSLIS KW - Nonfiction KW - Illustrated works KW - lcgft KW - Children's encyclopedias and dictionaries KW - Electronic books N1 - OSLIS\Gale Nat Geo eBooks(2/2/23); Includes bibliographical references (page 266) and index; Story of a nation -- The Northeast -- The Southeast -- The Midwest -- The Southwest -- The West -- U.S. Territories -- Facts and figures -- Listing of U.S. Presidents -- Declaration of Independence -- U.S. Constitution & the Bill of Rights N2 - The richness of America in all its grandeur and diversity is captured in this comprehensive, authoritative, and lively United States Encyclopedia. With a team of experts and talented writers, this book will be the definitive United States reference resource for kids, and an indispensable tool for home and school; Every state in the union is showcased in a spectacular way in this big, beautiful book of the U.S. Awesome to look at, fun to read, and easy to use, it includes an unparalleled amount of information that is both intriguing and useful. Beginning with a lush thematic section covering topics from early America to civil rights, population, and the new millennium, the United States Encyclopedia then delves into vibrant essays on each state and the U.S. territories. Fun facts about people, places, and events are sprinkled throughout. Also included: U.S. facts and figures, a listing of the presidents, and overviews of important historical American documents.-Amazon UR - https://link.gale.com/apps/doc/KPCSWI380149742/NGMK?sid=gale_marc&u=corvalli ER -