Josh Gregory

"With about 9.5 million visitors per year, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most popular national park in the country. One look at the incredible scenery of the Great Smoky Mountains is all it takes to see why so many people travel here from around the world. Readers will tour the park and find out which plants and animals live there. They will also learn how the park was formed, which people used to live there, and more." --

Unlike most other states, Michigan is divided into two main pieces of land. To the north is the long, narrow Upper Peninsula. To the south, across Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, lies the mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula. Readers will travel across the entire state as they find out what life is like in Michigan. They will learn about the local history and government, sample the local cuisine, spot wildlife, and more.

Located far to the north, Alaska's relative isolation from the rest of the country has helped it foster a unique local culture that makes it stand out from the other states. Readers will tour this icy state and see how its people live. They will also find out how the area was first settled, what events led to it becoming a state, how it is governed today, and more.

"How deep is Nevada's Lake Tahoe? One of the country's deepest lakes, it plunges to a depth of 1,640 feet (500m). Inside [this book] you'll find: why large parts of Nevada are empty of people; a timeline, photos -- and what Nevadans do for fun; surprising true facts that will shock and amaze you!" -- Back cover.

Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of Utah.

"As one of the most influential leaders of the American civil rights movement in the 1950s and 60s, Martin Luther King, Jr., is a towering figure in U.S. history. Readers will explore King's life, from his boyhood in Atlanta to his triumphant successes in breaking down the barriers of racism and segregation. They will also find out how King was influenced by peaceful leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi and how his words and accomplishments are celebrated...

Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of Oregon.

Provides an introduction to the history, culture, geography, and government of Kansas.

Examines the life of Cesar Chavez and his work as a labor leader who united farmworkers and helped them strike for workers' rights. Includes photographs, a timeline, a glossary, statistics, and further resources.