National Geographic Our Fifty States

With beautiful illustrations, specially designed maps, and concise essays written and reviewed by National Geographic's Alliance Program, this authoritative guide stands alone among children's reference titles. Easy-to-read physical maps introduce each region of the U.S., followed by a lively essay of the area's history, climate, natural resources, and physical features.Mark H. Bockenhauer is a professor of geography at St. Norbert College in De Pere, Wisconsin. Prior to joining the faculty in 1994, he worked at the National Geographic Society, for which he authored Our Fifty States and several World Cultures and Geography textbooks. To learn more, follow @MarkBockenhauer on Twitter.