Sometimes the coolest places are right outside your front door. Learning about the Twin Cities' interesting and unique culture has never been so super fun! Did you know St. Paul's annual Winter Carnival is the country's oldest winter festival? Or that people have traveled Minnesota's lakes and rivers for nearly 10,000 years? Have you ever been to the haunted Dairy Queen in downtown Minneapolis? From the Foshay Tower to the legendary First Avenue...

From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago's busy streets! This informative title takes readers across the Prairie State to explore its landscape, history, people, wildlife, and more! Features profile a famous Illinoisan, introduce a native animal, map out important cities and landforms, and highlight inventions from the state. Find out...

Named after the mighty Mississippi River, Mississippi is a southern state with plenty to explore! This title combines eye-catching photos and engaging text to highlight the state's landscape, history, and people. Maps provide visual support to the text while other features help readers learn about Native American history, inventions, a favorite sports team, and more. The book ends with two pages that summarize Mississippi's stats for easy reference....

Shaped like a frying pan, filled with a wealth of resources, and covered in sweeping plains, Oklahoma is a unique state in the Great Plains. This informative title highlights Oklahoma's natural wonders, industry, communities, culture, and more. Features highlight the state's Native American people, show off wildlife, and introduce a notable sports team and recipe. The book concludes with a historic timeline and a two-page profile that puts all of...

Nicknamed the Sunshine State, Florida is a peninsula surrounded by tropical waters. Popular with tourists seeking sand and sun, the state is also home to a varied landscape and plenty of cultural diversity. This fact-filled title covers Florida's landscape, people, and history. Profiles highlight a famous face and common animal, while other features present a history of Florida's native peoples, show off wildlife range maps, and more. Grab your sunglasses...

From the dazzling lights of Las Vegas to the many celebrations and traditions, there is so much to discover in Nevada! This informative title welcomes readers to learn about the landscape, history, and people of the Silver State. An opening narrative welcomes readers to the state's historic Virginia City, while fascinating facts found throughout the text add interest.