Colorado Facts and Symbols (Mcauliffe, Emily. States and Their Symbols.)
Worth buying if: You teach a Colorado state symbols unit and need a simple classroom picture book.
Skip it if: You want a deep history of Colorado politics, geology, or economy.
Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9781560657644. The Amazon link uses this ISBN, so the product page should open to the edition shown here.
If this page helped you decide, purchasing through the Amazon button above supports UPB Books at no extra cost to you and helps us continue improving the site. Thanks for visiting today.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. Some outbound links are paid links, at no additional cost to you.
Summary
Emily McAuliffe's Colorado Facts and Symbols (Capstone Press) delivers concise, illustrated entries on Colorado's state flag, flower, bird, motto, seal, and key facts aimed at early readers and classrooms.
Why this book now
Teachers and parents building state-unit lessons will find McAuliffe's clear, picture-rich presentation of Colorado symbols easy to slot into elementary curriculum.
30-second preview
Two quick cards, fifteen seconds each.
Card 1 of 2
Best for readers who...
Good fit if you want...
- You teach a Colorado state symbols unit and need a simple classroom picture book.
- You collect Capstone Press early readers about U.S. states for K–3 students.
- If you want thoughtful reflections, the story centers on warm, domestic moments.
- You want a deep history of Colorado politics, geology, or economy.
- You need an adult-level travel guide or comprehensive state reference.
- You only want something with very current references and examples.
Decided it fits?
Exact edition: Edition shown · ISBN-13 9781560657644
Worth buying if: You teach a Colorado state symbols unit and need a simple classroom picture book.
Skip it if: You want a deep history of Colorado politics, geology, or economy.
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.
Reader guide
Cues to help you decide faster.
Reading commitment
Quick Easy to move through
At 24 pages with short captions and full-color illustrations, this is a 10–20 minute read geared to K–3 storytime or a quick classroom activity.
What stands out here
This Capstone Press edition emphasizes photographic and illustrated depictions of Colorado's flag, state flower (columbine), and bird alongside bite-sized facts for young learners.
Best way to approach it
Read aloud with pauses for students to identify the flag, bird, and flower; pair with a map activity or symbol-matching worksheet for hands-on learning.
Was this page helpful?
Quick thumbs only. No login.
Loading feedback…
Exact edition: ISBN-13 9781560657644
Check Amazon for the current price and availability of this exact edition.