02638cam a2200469 i 4500 2278704469 TxAuBib 20250623120000.0 240104s2025||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 2024000262 9781725329119 Lib. bound bk. 20.95 1725329115 Lib. bound bk. 20.95 (OCoLC)1419684666 TxAuBib rda Bongiorno, Elissa, author. Northern Mariana Islands [BOOK] / Elissa Bongiorno. Territories of the United States : Northern Mariana Islands. First edition. Buffalo, New York : PowerKids Press, 2025. 32 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 23 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier sti rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier Territories of the United States Includes bibliographical references and index. Welcome to the Northern Mariana Islands -- Born from volcanoes -- Wild weather -- Animals, land and sea -- Settlers, explorers, colonizers -- From Spain to Germany to Japan -- World War II battleground -- Becoming the CNMI -- A Diverse population -- CNMI sightseeing. "Fourteen islands in the western Pacific Ocean make up the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. Settled thousands of years ago and first visited by European explorer Magellan in the 1500s, the islands have been held by the Spanish, German, Japanese, and U.S. governments. They were bases for both Japan and the United States during World War II. This territory's beautiful beaches now draw many tourists to the area. The islands are also known for diverse wildlife, active volcanoes, and regular typhoons. This informative guide will transport readers to these captivating islands through full-color photographs, primary sources, and a timeline.". Grades 4-6. 20250623. Political science Juvenile literature. Military bases Juvenile literature. Weather Juvenile literature. Animals Juvenile literature. Volcanoes Juvenile literature. Northern Mariana Islands Juvenile literature. United States Juvenile literature Territories and possessions. Mariana Islands Juvenile literature. Territories of the United States.