Grade 3–6—These attractive overviews cover the geography, history, government, economy, and famous people in each state. Each section features a "Past and Present" page, giving history and current importance of special-interest topics, like the Indy 500 or the life of Johnny Appleseed. Of the three presidents from Tennessee, only Andrew Jackson is discussed. The writing is clear, and facts are plainly stated—a boon for students working on reports. Good-quality photos, portraits, and relevant paintings illustrate the texts. Back matter encourages further research into recent books and a variety of Web sites that can be accessed through a publisher's link. These volumes compare favorably to Ann Heinrichs's Tennessee and Indiana (both Compass Point, 2003).
