Blashfield, Jean F

Describes adventures and disasters in the lives of people who rushed to the gold mines of California in 1848 and explains how this event sparked the state's development.

Takes readers on a tour of Iowa, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.

Introduces the history and economic purpose of the Santa Fe Trail and the resulting settlement of the Southwest.

Takes readers on a tour of Maryland, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.

Contains full-color photographs, illustrations, and maps describe the history, geography, people, economy, and government of the state of Wisconsin; and includes charts, graphs, timelines, and classroom projects.

Describes the history, geography, government, people, and economy of Missouri, and provides a brief travel guide, a time line, fact lists, the state song, and several school project ideas.

An introductory history of the Oregon Trail and its significance in opening the West to settlers, including information on the people who opened the Trail, their reasons for going West, modes of transportation, and a description of a typical day on the Trail.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of Norway.

Presents information on the European country of Germany, including its geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, and religion and culture.

A portrait of Argentina that describes the country's landscapes, people, history, religions, and art and culture and presents a day in the life of an average citizen.