Where Is Indiana?

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Indiana in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Indiana? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.

Visit famous landmarks like the town of Santa Claus. Meet the six men from the state who have been elected vice president of the United States. Read about Indiana’s rolling dunes along the coast of Lake Michigan. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the land of the Corn Belt and the Indy 500 auto race. Not to mention Hoosier basketball!

Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Indiana.Tracy Vonder Brink is always curious about the world around her. She loves to make facts and true stories fun and has written many books for kids. Tracy lives in Cincinnati, Ohio, and enjoys reading, hiking, and playing with her two rescue dogs.

Ted Hammond is an illustrator and graphic novel cover artist. His art has been seen in Heavy Metal magazine and Zenescope Comics.Where Is Indiana?

A cannon thunders over the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It’s race day! Hundreds of thousands of excited fans fill the stands. Roger Penske, the speedway’s chairman, steps up to a microphone. His voice rings out: “Drivers, start your engines!” The crowd roars as thirty- three race cars roll out. Cars circle the track to warm up. A green flag is waved. The cars take off!

Engines hum like a swarm of bees as the drivers push their cars to speeds of 190 miles per hour or more. They go two hundred laps around the track, equaling five hundred miles. The drivers fight to pass each other and stay in front. The smallest mistake can cause a crash. And in the end, there can only be one winner.

This race is the Indianapolis 500, sometimes called the Indy 500. It’s held every year, usually around Memorial Day. Fifty-one American drivers have won it.

The Indy 500 has been held for more than one hundred years. It’s a unique tradition that makes people proud to live in Indiana, but it’s not the only one.