The Midwest - Paperback

by Amanda Jackson Green (Author)

Explore the landscape of the midwestern United States! This social studies book explains how the Midwest has a big impact on how the rest of America eats, thinks, and lives. From the Great Lakes to the Great Plains, the Midwest is a beautiful region with a rich culture and history. This teacher-approved book gives students the chance to learn about the lives of people from the Midwest, including the history of native peoples in the region. The book covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the midwestern United States in an easy-to-follow way. With a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other meaningful features, this book brings the wide-open fields of the Midwest to life for students.

Author Biography

Amanda Jackson Green is the author of nearly a dozen high-interest nonfiction books for children of all ages. Her writing taps into young learners' curiosity about the world around them. Her book, What Happens in Your Body When, a collaborative project with the Smithsonian Institute, invites kids to explore the incredible ways the human body moves, grows, and heals itself. She is most proud of her contributions to the Alternator Books series The Fight for Black Rights, which takes readers on a journey through the past and builds important connections to the present. Amanda believes understanding and analyzing history is critical to educating the next generation of citizens and leaders. She has written kid-friendly biographies on U.S. Senator John Lewis, scientist and artist George Washington Carver, and civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr.
Amanda earned a bachelor's degree in English from The University of Texas at San Antonio. She has worked as a communications professional in the education sector for over a decade, helping schools share their stories and pursue their missions. She lives in Houston with her husband, son, and two rescue dogs.