Exploring America's Regions

The Midwest region, also known as America's Heartland, encompasses many of the nation's major lakes and waterways. From rural areas to major cities such as Chicago, the Midwest is a region of varied landscapes. Exploring the Midwest introduces readers to the geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures that define this region. 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

From the mountainous terrain of West Virginia to the low-lying coastal wetlands of southern Florida, the South is one of the most geographically diverse regions within the United States. Exploring the South examines the distinct features that make up the South, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures. 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

While it is the smallest region within the United States, New England played a major role in the nation's early history. Exploring New England examines the historic importance of the region as well as its geography, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The West, the largest region in the United States, encompasses varied landscapes. It stretches across arid deserts, the Alaskan tundra, and the tropical Hawaiian islands. Exploring the West looks at this region's defining features, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.

The Southwest region of the United States encompasses vast canyons, high plateaus, sandy deserts, and the wide-open grasslands of the Great Plains. Exploring the Southwest introduces readers to the defining features that make this region unique, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and cultures. 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The Mid-Atlantic region includes some of the most iconic and well-known places within the United States, such as the nation's capital, Washington, DC. Exploring the Mid-Atlantic examines the features that make this region unique, including its geography, history, biology, industries, and diverse cultures. 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. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards.