Alabama : the heart of Dixie

Format:

Book

Title:

Alabama : the heart of Dixie

Author:

Owings, Lisa.

ISBN:

9781626170001

9780531291504

Publication:

Minneapolis, MN : Bellwether Media, Inc., 2014.

Physical Description:

32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.

Series title(s):

Blastoff! readers.

Contents:

Where is Alabama? -- History -- The land -- The black belt -- Wildlife -- Landmarks -- Montgomery -- Working -- Playing -- Food -- Festivals -- The Montgomery Bus Boycott -- Fast facts -- Glossary -- To learn more -- Index.

Summary:

"Developed by literacy experts for students in grades three through seven, this book introduces young readers to the geography and culture of Alabama"--Provided by publisher.

Program Information:

Accelerated Reader MG 4.5 0.5 162598.

Reading Counts RC 3-5 4.4 3 Q61782.

Accelerated Reader AR Middle Grades 4.5 0.5 162598.

Subject(s):

Readers.

Alabama -- Juvenile literature.

Alabama.

Geographic Term:

Alabama -- Juvenile literature.

Genre:

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Library	Call Number	Status
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Decades ago, Alabama witnessed the beginnings of the civil rights movement. Rosa Parks refused to give up her seat to a white man on a Montgomery city bus. Her activism led to a boycott organized by Martin Luther King, Jr. Today, Alabama boasts more than a rich history. Explore the varied landmarks, lively festivals, and soul food of The Heart of Dixie in this fact-filled title.

Where Is Alabama?	p. 4
History	p. 6
The Land	p. 8
The Black Belt	p. 10
Wildlife	p. 12
Landmarks	p. 14
Montgomery	p. 16
Working	p. 18
Playing	p. 20
Food	p. 22
Festivals	p. 24
The Montgomery Bus Boycott	p. 26
Fast Facts	p. 28
Glossary	p. 30
To Learn More	p. 31
Index	p. 32

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