Flowers (Rourke Guide to State Symbols) cover

Flowers (Rourke Guide to State Symbols)

Author: Cooper, Jason

Reading Metrics

Grade Level Middle Grades (MG 4-8)
Book Level 5.5
Points 1.0
Fiction/Nonfiction Nonfiction
Word Count 3636
Points per Word 0.000275
Page Count 48
Points per Page 0.020833

Description

This book presents a description of and background information about the flowering plants that have been chosen to represent the fifty states and the District of Columbia.

Quick Summary

If you've got a kid who loves fun facts or needs to tackle a state report, this little guide to state flowers is a surprisingly fun find. Each state (plus D.C.) gets its own short section, packed with how that flower was chosen, where it grows, and why it matters to the state so instead of just memorizing a name, readers actually learn the story behind it. The short chapters make it perfect for dipping in and out of, and at just 3,600 words, even reluctant readers won't feel intimidated by a giant textbook. I like that it treats every state equally, so whether your kid's into the obvious choices like the rose or curious about the less famous picks, there's always something fresh to discover. Parents will appreciate that it's solid for school projects while still being interesting enough to read for fun. If your young reader enjoys this, they'd probably also like flipping through a book about state birds or symbols same vibe, different topic.