United States: past and present

Arizona has an incredibly rich history, including wild days of the Old West. This book chronicles Arizona's past up to present day, with an interesting exploration of the state's geography, trade, and peoples.

This book studies the culture, politics, history, economy, and art of Florida. With its rich wildlife and unique geography, this book will entice readers to learn about this most unique of states.

This book covers the land, history, government, and major industries of Illinois, as well as notable people from the state, including famous figures from Abraham Lincoln to Barack Obama. Features past-and-present sidebars, a timeline of important events, and key facts about the state.

Presents the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Massachusetts, as well as general facts about the state.

Known to today's teens for the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame, Ohio is a fascinating state for students to study. This book covers all the basics that students need to know about "the Buckeye state." The book includes chapters on the land, history, government, and major industries. There is also a chapter on notable people from the state, including famous figures from the Wright brothers to Halle Berry. Every chapter contains a sidebar devoted to the theme...

This book provides information on Washington's geography, history and culture, state government, and people. It also looks at the vital industries of the state and some distinguished Washingtonians.

Known as the "Last Frontier" and the "Land of the Midnight Sun," Alaska is a fascinating state for students to study. This book covers all the basics that students need to know about the forty-ninth state including its geography, history, government, and notable people. It also describes Alaska's major industries over the years, from the great gold rushes of the turn of the century to the oil industry of today. Every chapter contains a sidebar devoted...

With its beautiful scenery and independent spirit, Montana is a state with an interesting history. This book introduces readers to Montana's history and politics, showing how truly unique a place it is.

Rich in both natural beauty and natural resources, Wyoming is home to such marvels as the Teton, Big Horn, and Sierra Madre Mountains, the Powder and Bighorn Rivers, and the Yellowstone, Devil's Tower, Grand Teton, and Bridger-Teton National Parks. In between the majestic mountains and rushing rivers lies some of the nation's best grazing land, making the state a haven for cattle ranchers. Wyoming is so varied that it also contains prairies, sagebrush...