Indiana (A True Book: My United States)

Indiana is a land of green rolling hills, flat plains, and thick forests. It is also home to towns and cities with rich local culture.

A True Book: My United States series allows readers to experience what makes each of the fifty state distinctive and exceptional. Readers will get to know each states' history, geography, wildlife and future outlook. This series includes an age appropriate (grades 3-5) introduction to curriculum-relevant subjects and a robust resource section that encourages independent study.Readers will tour this Midwestern state and see everything it has to offer. They will also explore its history, from how people first settled there to how it became a state and what role it plays in the national economy today. They will also see how Indianans live and what sets the state apart from others. | Tamra B. Orr is the author of "After Homeschool," "The Parents' Guide to Homeschooling," "The Purple Cow Guide to Extraordinary Essays," and "Violence in Our Schools," She lives in Portland, Oregon.