The U.S. Territories

Discover the difference between American states and territories! This Primary Source Reader describes the landscapes and cultures of the five main U.S. territories. The U.S. Territories • Explores the geography, history, economics, and civics of each major U.S. territory • Engages students with colorful images and maps • Covers both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes a glossary and index, essential discussion questions, and other instructional tools to help students expand their social studies skills Learn what makes American Samoa, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands unique. This teacher-approved book offers students the chance to learn about the lives of people from the U.S. territories, including the history of native peoples in each territory. With rich grade-level text and plenty of helpful text features, this Around the United States reader gives students an inside look at the diverse U.S. territories.