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Teaching All Aboard

All Aboard

This story is about a family's train trip across the United States. The main character, Susie, learns about several well-known landmarks and popular destinations, including Independence Hall, the White House, and Bryce Canyon. She develops a new appreciation for the country, its history, and its citizens.

Ellen Bari
Highlights for Children, Inc.

ESSENTIAL QUESTION:

How can different places across the United States be similar?
STANDARDS:

DEPTH OF KNOWLEDGE (DOK) LEVELS:

2,3
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