Tracy Vonder Brink

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Indiana in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Indiana? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like the town of Santa Claus. Meet the six men from the state who have been elected vice president of the United States. Read about Indiana’s rolling dunes along the coast of Lake Michigan. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the land of the Corn Belt and the Indy 500 auto race. Not to mention Hoosier basketball! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Indiana.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Washington in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Washington? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like Pike Place Market. Meet important people like Chief Si'ahl, the leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish Nations that the city of Seattle was named after. Read about the eruption of Mount St. Helens. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the endangered Southern Resident orcas and the place where UPS was founded. Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Washington.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Washington in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Washington? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like Pike Place Market. Meet important people like Chief Si'ahl, the leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish Nations that the city of Seattle was named after. Read about the eruption of Mount St. Helens. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the endangered Southern Resident orcas and the place where UPS was founded. Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Washington.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New Jersey in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New Jersey? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Meet important people like inventor Thomas Edison. Read about the state that saw more Revolutionary War battles than any other. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the Jersey Devil—and more diners than any other state! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of New Jersey.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New Jersey in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New Jersey? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Meet important people like inventor Thomas Edison. Read about the state that saw more Revolutionary War battles than any other. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the Jersey Devil—and more diners than any other state! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of New Jersey.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of North Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is North Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous places like the Research Triangle. Meet infamous people like Blackbeard the pirate, who crashed his ship off of the Outer Banks. Read about the Indigenous peoples who visited the Hardaway Site for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the most visited national park and the Wright brothers’ first flight. Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of North Carolina.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of North Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is North Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous places like the Research Triangle. Meet infamous people like Blackbeard the pirate, who crashed his ship off of the Outer Banks. Read about the Indigenous peoples who visited the Hardaway Site for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the most visited national park and the Wright brothers’ first flight. Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of North Carolina.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Ohio in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Ohio? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit the place where seven US presidents have been born. Meet the DJ who helped bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Cleveland. Read about Ohio’s unique role in the American Civil War. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about Ohio, from the state flag—which isn’t a rectangle—to the city once nicknamed Porkopolis. Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Ohio.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Ohio in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Ohio? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit the place where seven US presidents have been born. Meet the DJ who helped bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Cleveland. Read about Ohio’s unique role in the American Civil War. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about Ohio, from the state flag—which isn’t a rectangle—to the city once nicknamed Porkopolis. Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Ohio.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Illinois in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Illinois? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous places like the coast of Lake Michigan. Meet important people like presidents Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. Read about the Cahokia Mounds and the people who built them. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of a T-rex skeleton named Sue and the John Deere tractor company. Plus, learn why the Chicago River flows backwards! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Illinois.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Illinois in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Illinois? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous places like the coast of Lake Michigan. Meet important people like presidents Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. Read about the Cahokia Mounds and the people who built them. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of a T-rex skeleton named Sue and the John Deere tractor company. Plus, learn why the Chicago River flows backwards! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Illinois.

Living things have adaptations that help them find food and stay safe. In Slime Superstars , find out about some that use slime to survive. Each book in the Clever Critters series introduces creatures with unique abilities that help them live. Features include audio, author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Living things have adaptations that help them find food and stay safe. In Mimic Masters , readers will meet some that use mimicry to survive. Each book in the Clever Critters series introduces creatures with unique abilities that help them live. Features include audio, author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Living things have adaptations that help them find food and stay safe. In Hibernation Hotshots , find out about some that hibernate to survive. Each book in the Clever Critters series introduces creatures with unique abilities that help them live. Features include audio, author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

Living things have adaptations that help them find food and stay safe. In Hibernation Hotshots , find out about some that hibernate to survive. Each book in the Clever Critters series introduces creatures with unique abilities that help them live. Features include audio, author/illustrator biography, comprehension questions, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents. Downloadable Teacher Notes available.

What country has green rain forests, tall volcanoes, and sandy beaches? COSTA RICA Features include author biography, detailed maps, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents.

What country has green rain forests, tall volcanoes, and sandy beaches? COSTA RICA Features include author biography, detailed maps, educational front/back matter, full-color photographs, glossary of key words, index, note to parents and educators, and table of contents.