This slick, well-organized
reference is perfect for browsing--the states are arranged
by region, and each is explored on a two-page spread
with a colorful map, table of facts, and a short essay
on its history, economy, and more. Each state is also
highlighted on a map of the continental U.S. and a specific
aspect of the region's natural resources, weather, or
economy is explained in an accompanying chart. Appendices
cover U.S. territories and historical and geographical
dimensions of the country as a whole.
This atlas is organized by region, then alphabetically
by state. Each double-page state entry includes a nearly
full-page, easy-to-read color map noting major towns,
bodies of water, highways, hints of topography, natural
resources, and national parks. Framing the map is a
list of fast facts (nickname, capital, motto, population
and rank, state flower, tree, bird, and sometimes fish)
and a "Did You Know?" tidbit. The opposite
page includes three paragraphs of text and small captioned
