Louisiana by Ann Heinrichs

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Marcie Flinchum Atkins - Children's Literature

Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Cajun food are all part of Louisiana, but there's a lot more to the deep south state as this volume in the "This Land is Your Land" series explains. The book, organized into easy-to-use sections, begin with the state's best known features. Then, it shows where the boot-shaped state is located within the continental U.S. And there's a detailed state map and a section that describes the region's terrain, animals, and weather. A brief history describes the Native Americans who first inhabited the region and the early Spanish and French explorers. The Louisiana Purchase, the deal that gave Louisiana and a big chunk of the West to the U.S. is also explained. There are sections devoted to describing Louisiana's state and local governments, as well as common occupations such as jobs in oil and other mineral industries, fish farming, production of plastics, medicines, and fertilizers. The book describes the state's Cajuns, Creoles, and other ethnic groups. The back of the book includes important dates, a glossary, interesting facts, state symbols, recipes, the state song, brief biographies of famous Louisianans, 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.