Road Trip: Exploring America's Regions

Including the ancient Lehman caves and the hot, dry expanse of Death Valley, the Great Basin region has many natural wonders for visitors to explore. Salt Lake City, Utah, and old mining towns offer even more cool things to do. This book invites readers along Interstate 80 into the Great Basin with fascinating fact boxes, colorful photographs, and awesome historical content. Detailed descriptions of the diverse landscape and destinations will engage any reader looking to plan a great road trip!

The rich culture of the southeastern United States boasts great food, bustling cities, and the top-notch music scenes of Memphis, Nashville, and New Orleans. Historically, the region played a big role in the formation of the nation we know today. Readers will take a trip through full-color photographs and detailed content to learn all about the fascinating places found in the Southeast. Fact boxes highlight cool places to check out on a road trip, while the main content complements regional topics within the social studies curriculum. With the beauty of the Appalachians and the draw of ocean beaches, the Southeast will engage readers and make them eager to travel to this growing area of the country.

On a road trip through the Midwest, travelers can experience the best of urban and rural living. The bright lights and bustle of Chicago, Illinois, and the beautiful rolling hills of the Great Plains are both something to enjoy. This book introduces readers to the history, culture, and geography of the American Midwest. With vivid images of the many exciting places to visit, it will engage readers with a fun format and descriptive content. Fact boxes highlight possible "pit stops" and expand on the main content, while maps help readers navigate the Great Lakes, Badlands, and all around the heartland!

Being home to New York City, the most populous city in the United States, is just one claim to fame of the Northeast region. These states boast beautiful Atlantic coasts, picturesque views from the towering ranges of the Appalachian Mountains, and historic sites directly tied to the founding of the nation. Readers explore the region's fun and fascinating destinations in this book. With detailed locale descriptions, historical tidbits, and great side-trip suggestions, the content introduces readers to the great Northeast. Fact boxes and colorful photographs will persuade readers to hop in the car and really take a trip!

The Pacific Northwest is home to two of the most environmentally friendly cities in the nation-Seattle, Washington, and Portland, Oregon. Even a short trip through the Rocky Mountains or along the Pacific coast allows travelers to revel in the awesome beauty of one of the United States' most fascinating regions. It's no wonder these communities so highly regard conservation! Readers will explore the Pacific Northwest through full-color photographs and exciting fact boxes with recommended road trip destinations. Including detailed content that complements the social studies curriculum, readers are introduced to the history, culture, and geographical diversity of the Pacific Northwest.

The culture of the American Southwest blends Native American, Spanish, and Mexican traditions with a dash of U.S. spice, and not just in the food! Readers will take a road trip across this unique American region through colorful photographs and cool destination recommendations. An introduction to the major geographic features and the region's big, bustling cities will engage readers as well as augment information learned in the classroom. Fact boxes add even more exciting trivia about one of the fastest-growing U.S. regions.