The United States

by Deltenre, Chantal; Noblet, Martine; Walker, Maureen

• ISBN13: 9780812018677
• ISBN10: 0812018672
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 1994-08-01
• Publisher: B E S Pub Co

Summary

Ten brightly illustrated books are ideal for supplementary use in social studies classes. Featuring Tintin, the popular cartoon character also seen on cable-TV's Nickelodeon, these books are entertaining enough to fit the reading-for-pleasure category. Tintin and his cartoon pals explore countries around the world, look in on local customs and cultures, while also learning geography. Cartoon art and photos throughout.

Here is the geographical and cultural variety of the United States, as seen through the fresh eyes of Tintin -- the world traveler.

Table of Contents

Is it Called ``America'' or ``The United States''?	10	(2)
What are the Various Regions of the United States?	12	(2)
Who Discovered America?	14	(2)
How Did American Indians Live in the Past?	16	(2)
What is the Meaning of the American Flag?	18	(2)
What Was the Conquest of the West?	20	(2)
When Was the First Gold Rush?	22	(2)
Are There Still CowBoys?	24	(2)
What Were the Causes of the Civil War?	26	(2)
What are the Origins of Jazz?	28	(2)
Who are the Americans?	30	(2)
What Does the Statue of Liberty Represent?	32	(2)
Who was the First President of the United States?	34	(2)
Is the Dollar Still Strong?	36	(2)
Why is America ``the World's Storehouse''?	38	(2)
What do Americans Eat?	40	(2)
How do People Get Aroun in the United States?	42	(2)
What Do Americans Drive?	44	(2)
Why is the United States the Land of the Skyscraper?	46	(2)
Who Were al Capone and the Untouchables?	48	(2)
How Many Television Networks are There in the United States?	50	(2)
How did the American Film Industry Start?	52	(2)
Who are Tintin's American Cousins?	54	(2)
Who Walked on the Moon?	56	(2)
Do People Still Hunt Buffalo?	58	(2)
What is the Life of Native Americans Like Today?	60	(2)
Why Were National Parks Created?	62	(2)
What are the Great Rivers of North America?	64	(2)
What is the Grand Canyon?	66	(2)
What Sports do Americans Like Best?	68	(2)
Glossary	70	(2)
Chronological Chart	72	(1)
Map	73	(1)
Index	74	(1)
Bibliography	75