Alabama by Ann Heinrichs

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Marcie Flinchum Atkins - Children's Literature

Alabama is well known as the site of many civil rights battles, but this volume in the "This Land is Your Land" series makes it clear that there is much more to the state. This book is divided into several easy to use sections. There are two maps, one shows the state and the other shows where its located within the United States. The state's varied terrain of mountains, coasts, plains, rivers, and forests is described. There is a section on state history that explains the mound builders and other Native Americans who first inhabited the region, as well as the French and Spanish explorers who came later. There is a section on Alabamians at work that explains common jobs, such as farming cotton, chicken, and catfish, as well as manufacturing and mining. The section "Getting to Know Alabamians" describes the state's cultural life that includes festivals, music, athletes, and writers. Another section on exploring Alabama encourages young travelers to visit caverns, museums, and civil rights landmarks. The back of the book provides important dates, a glossary, interesting facts, state symbols, recipes, the state song, brief biographies of famous Alabamians, and lists of books, websites, and addresses for more information. This is a must have for any school library. 2004, Compass Point Books, Ages 8 to 12.