local history

Introduces the diverse places, animals, plants, and people of the Sunshine State, from the centuries-old homes and forts of Pensacola to the tiny Key deer that chew on mangroves on Big Pine Key.

Provides photographs, maps, and descriptions of more than twenty historic places in the United States.

A state-by-state tour of monuments, musemums, and sites important to African-American history.

Contains articles that explore the role of Latinos in the U.S., featuring a chronology, historical overview, brief profiles of notable Latinos, and notes on cultural contributions for each state; arranged alphabetically from Alabama to Missouri.

Presents a look at the lives and homes of five people who live in some of the most dangerous places in the world.

Contains over 270 full-color illustrated photographs depicting the traditional architecture and landscapes of over thirty villages in Spain.

Traces the history and origin of the legends, folktales, and traditions of four major Native American groups in New England from their earliest encounter with white settlers.

Playing with concepts of size and scale, giant pumpkins decorate some of America's most famous landmarks and landscapes.

Traces the reasons for the names of the states and their capitals.