Missouri (A True Book: My United States)

Lying at the heart of the Midwest, Missouri has a little bit of everything.

A True Book: 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.Missouri's landscape is diverse, it is packed with plants and animals of all kinds, and you'll even hear a range of accents as you travel the state. Readers will experience the state's incredible variety as they learn about its culture, history, and much more. | Jennifer Zeiger was born and raised in Missouri. In fact, she grew up in Hannibal, the same childhood home as Mark Twain. Today, she lives in Chicago, Illinois, where she writes and edits kids’ books.