What's Great about Illinois?

What's Great about Illinois?

by Kristin Marciniak

Overview

What's so great about Illinois? Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Land of Lincoln! We'll explore Illinois's lively cities, historic parks, fun-filled museums, and fascinating history. The Illinois by Map feature shows where you’ll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Illinois.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781467738675
Publisher: Lerner Publishing Group
Publication date: 01/01/2015
Series: Our Great States Series
Pages: 32
Product dimensions: 7.00(w) x 9.10(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile: 730L (what's this?)
Age Range: 8 - 12 Years

About the Author

Kristin Marciniak has been writing since she was in the third grade. She lives in Kansas City, Missouri, with her husband, son, and golden retriever. She hopes to someday visit all fifty states.

Table of Contents

Illinois: Welcomes You! 4

Chicago's Museums 6

Wrigley Field 8

Starved Rock State Park 10

John Deere Pavilion 12

Wildlife Prairie State Park 14

Morton Pumpkin Festival 16

Route 66 18

Springfield 20

Cahokia Mounds 22

Metropolis 24

Illinois by Map 26

Illinois Facts 28

Glossary 30

Further Information 31

Index 32

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