The District of Columbia is different from anywhere else in the United States. Besides being the nation's capital, it's a federal district that houses the U.S. Government. Although the federal government is central to its economy, D.C. is also a vibrant cultural center, full of exciting theaters, restaurants, clubs, and places where people meet to exchange ideas. Readers learn about the grand buildings, impressive museums, and fascinating historical...

Take readers on a journey to the great state of Michigan. Students learn that it has 40 major rivers and more than 35,000 lakes and ponds. They also learn about the wild, cold land of the past and the climate of today. They'll take a look at Native Americans who lived on the land, the Europeans who explored and settled there, and Michigan's entry into the Union. Readers will examine the workings of the state's government and the changes in the economy...

This book presents readers with a Nevada perspective that is rarely seen. It explores the state's history, economy, and people, focusing on how the present compares with the past.

New York is a state rich in culture and industry. New York: Past and Present explores the broad topics of geography and history, but also touches on some finer details, such as influential New York natives, government, climate, and wildlife. With unique sidebars that touch on both the past and present!

This engaging book profiles the state of Texas with all of its geography, culture, economy, politics and arts. Touching on the history of the state, the book's main focus is on the present day and the future of this fascinating state.

From the mountains to the sea is a phrase that is often used to describe the remarkable range of South Carolina's geographical features. Students read about the six geographical areas and about the heritage of the Native Americans who lived there. They learn about the role of South Carolina in the American Revolution, and the move of the state capital from Charleston to Columbia in 1790. This insightful book describes events in the Civil Rights movement,...

The bucolic state of Iowa defines America's heartland. Once a state with a strong mining industry, Iowa is now a crucial agrarian state with a large manufacturing industry. Readers will learn about the growth of this key part of America's breadbasket, from prehistory to the current day. This engrossing book also has a detailed timeline, sidebars, fact sheets, and other features that make learning fun.

Known as the "Crossroads of America," Indiana has indeed proven to be central to our nation in many ways. Its limestone has helped build our cities and skyscrapers. Its produce has fed and nourished us. Its favorite sons have risen to the presidency, the Congress, and the Supreme Court to lead and guide us. Its entertainers and athletes have dazzled us. Stocked with larger-than-life characters-Abraham Lincoln, Johnny Appleseed, Tecumseh, Jimmy Hoffa,...

Delaware may be almost last in size amongst the 50 American states, yet in many ways it is indeed the "First State," as its motto declares. Casting one of the decisive votes in favor of the Declaration of Independence, and the very first state to sign the Constitution, Delaware has long led the nation into the future, a role it continues to play. It has been at the forefront of many important developments in American society-desegregation, the growth...

Readers explore Minnesota's rich history, including the lifestyles of the Dakota and other native peoples, the nineteenth-century influx of Scandinavian immigrants, and the emergence of the state's major cities today. Readers learn about the opening of the St. Lawrence Seaway in 1959 and the colorful history of the Mississippi. The organization of the state's government and the agricultural and economic products of the state are engagingly presented....