In State Capitol, emergent readers join a group of students as they enjoy a trip to the state capitol. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about how laws are made meet some of the people who help make them. A labeled diagram shows readers different rooms in the capitol, while a picture glossary reinforces new vocabulary. Children can learn more about what happens at the state capitol using our...

The states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while. Includes facts about the states.

When her second-grade classmates are envious of the three students who are going away on winter vacation, the creative and ingenious Gooney Bird Greene thinks of a geography activity to cheer them all up.

We are so familiar with the map of the United States that our state borders seem as much a part of nature as mountains and rivers. But every edge of the familiar wooden jigsaw pieces of our childhood represents a revealing moment of history and of, well, humans drawing lines in the sand. This is the first book to tackle why our state lines are where they are. Packed with oddities and trivia, this entertaining guide also reveals the major fault lines...

"From hiking the Grand Canyon to learning about history in ghost towns, there's a lot to see and do in Arizona. This state lies in the Southwest. Arizona introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject." Amazon.com

"From Nashville's Grand Ole Opry House to Dollywood in the Smoky Mountains, there's a lot to see and do in Tennessee. This state lies in the Southeast. Tennessee introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index."-- Publisher's...

A compilation of information on the nicknames, land area, coastline, temperatures, precipitation, and more for each of the fifty states.

"From spotting bison and other prairie animals at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve to rooting for the Sooners football team at the University of Oklahoma, there's a lot to see and do in Oklahoma. This state lies in the South. Oklahoma introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...