illinois

Examines the people, geography, history, and natural resources of the Prairie State.

Describes Illinois's location, land, cities, unique places, and history, and presents brief profiles of famous citizens, a time line, and a fact file that covers the state's nickname, motto, song, population, type of government, and official symbols.

This book is an introduction to Illinois, describing its location, history, land, wildlife, landmarks, food, and festivals.

"A basic survey of "The Prairie State," exploring its early history, its plant and animal life, some of its well-known residents, and fun places to visit such as Chicago's Sears Tower"--Provided by publisher.

Misty the monarch butterfly learns about the people, places, plants, animals, geography, and culture of Illinois as she flies through the state on her way south for the winter.

Young Jethro Creighton grows from a boy to a man when he is left to take care of the family farm in Illinois during the difficult years of the Civil War.

Julia, a Korean-American, and her friend Patrick learn about tolerance, friendship, and patience while working together on a project about silkworms.

Fourteen-year-old Nest Freemark, a girl who is possessed with magical powers, becomes the center of a battle between good and evil in the small town of Hopewell, Illinois.

An introduction to the state of Illinois, its geographical features, people, and history.