Nevada (A True Book: My United States)

In Nevada, the seventh-largest state in the country, the vast majority of the population is concentrated in just a few areas. Huge parts of the state are largely uninhabited.

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.Readers will take a tour of the state, from the bright lights and bustling activity of the Las Vegas strip to the dry, sandy expanses of the Mojave Desert, as they learn about this land of great contrasts. Along the way, they will learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more.