Mississippi Facts And Symbols

Presents information about the state of Mississippi, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

This unique book combines state-specific facts and 30 fun-to-do hands-on projects. The Symbols Projects Book includes creating a model of the state bird, counting popcorn to visualize state population, creating state borders using craft materials, making a scrapbook of unique state facts and more! Kids will have a blast and build essential knowledge skills including research, reading, writing, science and math. Great for students in K-8 grades and for displaying in the classroom, library or home.

Grades K-8. Features 30 state specific projects for kids to complete-and includes actual state facts. Each project is quick, easy, and inexpensive! Projects include: creating a model of the state bird; building a toothpick railroad track; creating state borders using craft materials; creating a fishbowl with the state fish using jello and gummy fish; and more! Students will have a blast creating projects sure to end up as part of a state symbols & facts resource center-all about your state! Most projects use ordinary, easy-to-access materials. 32 pages.

Did you know that the University of Mississippi houses the oldest book in America? Or that Mississippi is home to the longest man-made beach in the world? Discover more exciting facts about the history, geography, and symbols of this state in Mississippi, part of the Explore the U.S.A. series. Each book in the series uses vibrant images and engaging text to take beginning readers on a journey across the nation.

The first two volumes on patrimonialism in Ugarit and the ancient Near East, this book opens with a lengthy introduction on the interpretation of social action and households in the ancient world. Following this foundation, Schloen embarks on a societal and domestic study of the Late Bronze Age kingdom of Ugarit in its wider Near Eastern context.

Presents information about the state of Alabama, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.