Author(s): Joanne Mattern
Format: Paperback
No. of Pages: 48
Publisher: Rosen Central
Language: English
Date Published: 2010-08-15
Dimensions: 175.26 x 231.14 x 5.08mm
Publication City/Country: New York, NY, United States
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Illustrations: black & white illustrations, colour illustrations, colour line drawings, maps

Known as the “Last Frontier” and the “Land of the Midnight Sun,” Alaska is a fascinating state for students to study. This book covers all the basics that students need to know about the forty-ninth state including its geography, history, government, and notable people. It also describes Alaska’s major industries over the years, from the great gold rushes of the turn of the century to the oil industry of today. Every chapter contains a sidebar devoted to the theme of past contrasting with the present.. A timeline of important events and a listing of key facts about Alaska are also included.