Illinois

From New Salem Village to the historic Lock 14 on the Michigan Canal, there's lots to see and do in Illinois! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Illinois special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning. Welcome to Illinois
The Garden of the Gods
Monks Mound
Lock 14 on the Illinois and Michigan Canal
Abraham Lincolns New Salem Village
Springfield and the State Capitol
The Illinois Railway Museum
The Skokie Festival of Cultures
Counting White Squirrels in Olney
Canoeing Down the Middle Fork River
Sue the Dino and Chicago Fun
Ask-a-Scientist Tour at Fermilab
Bike Riding around the Solar System
The Great American Popcorn Company
The John Deere Pavilion
Statue of the Worlds Tallest Man
Our Trip
State Song
State Symbols
State Flag and State Seal
Famous People
Words to Know
To Find Out More
Index Author/Illustrator biography Detailed maps Educational front/back matter Glossary of key words Index Infographics Informative sidebars Phonetics Photo captions Sources for further research Suggested websites Table of contents Travel the USA in this exciting series! Discover the amazing buildings, breathtaking parks, and fun festivals across the United States. Readers will learn about each destination's history, agriculture, industries, and attractions. Maps, colorful photos, and illustrations showcase each state's defining features. Each book also highlights the state's symbol, seal, flag, song, and famous people. A phonetic glossary, table of contents, index, information about the author and illustrator, and sources for further research are also included. From Alabama to Wyoming, Washington, DC, and Puerto Rico, there is so much to explore at every stop along the way!