Non-Continental: Alaska, Hawaii

by David Petechuk

Alaska and Hawaii were the last two states to join the United States, admitted in 1859. Although they are very different in many aspects--especially size and climate--the two states do share several common traits. They are the only states that do not border at least one other U.S. state. Both have abundant natural beauty, and are popular tourist destinations. Alaska and Hawaii also have unique histories that differ in many ways from the forty-eight...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1422233286
• ISBN13: 9781422233283
• Release Date: June 2015
• Publisher: Mason Crest Publishers
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 8.2" x 8.0"
• Age Range: 10 to 13 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 8