The State We're In - Washington

by Jill Severn Author, Lea Galanter Editor

This edition of The State We’re In: Washington is a civics/history textbook designed for elementary grades 3-5. It’s many colorful images, descriptive pictures and graphics not only enhance the text but demonstrate the ethnic and geographic diversity of our state. The book is easy and fun to read. It includes chapters on how the early explorers affected the Tribes, some details about early explorers who arrived by ship, the Lewis and Clark Expedition and other items required for these grades. It includes two chapters about how our Tribes govern themselves and how they interact with state and local governments.