The United States: Past and Present: Set 2

This appealing series offers students an entertaining view of Americas states, including Arizona, Tennessee, New Jersey, Michigan, Iowa, and Delaware. Specific features of the land, history, and culture are highlighted in each book, along with unique stories about places, famous people, and animals from the past and present.

Readers learn about the organization of the branches of state and local government and some of the pivotal people who contributed to the state's identity.

The agricultural and industrial products and the changing economy are covered as well.

Each book includes a timeline and a section called At a Glance that provides quick access to state facts.