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Explore the landscape of the southeastern United States! This social studies book describes how this fascinating place and its people have changed over time. Students are invited on a tour of the mountains, caves, and seashores of the Southeast. This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to learn about the lives of people from the region, including the history of native peoples and slavery in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the southeastern United States in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, key discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this book gives students an inside look at the Southeast.

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9781087690995

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Lorin Driggs is a children’s author who has written books on many topics, including true stories of individuals who made a positive impact on achieving freedom for all in the United States, the interesting and unique characteristics of different regions in the United States, amusement parks in America, amazing plants that survive in truly harsh conditions, and fantastic landmarks around the world. She also wrote about her own experience as a survivor of the attack on the World Trade Center in New York City on September 11, 2001. Besides being a writer, Lorin has helped create learning experiences for children and teachers involving television programs, computer-based activities, and books. Lorin grew up in a very small town in Central Florida and moved to New York City when she was 18 years old. She earned her bachelor’s degree in English Literature from City College of the City University of New York. Besides writing and creating things for children and teachers, Lorin loves dogs, gardening, observing all the interesting wild animals and plants in nature, volunteering at a wild bird rescue and rehabilitation center, riding her bike, and going to live theater and the movies. She currently lives with her wife in Sarasota, Florida, but who knows where they might live next!

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