Illustrated with color photos, this _series includes basic facts about the 50 states, the U.S. capital, and Puerto Rico. Simple sentences and a predictable format guide readers through colorful tidbits and statistical and geographic information about each location. Each volume opens with a notable historical episode, before moving into chapters that cover populations, cities and landmarks, cuisine, and industry. Black enslavement and Natives peopleХs stolen lands and forcible resettlement are discussed frankly. Titles indicate Indigenous peoples were first arrivals; students learn many state/city names _derive from Indigenous tribal names. _Practice working with primary sources, links to each stateХs website, and a link to the publisherХs website are included in the special features. Back matter also includes maps, a glossary, a bibliography, and an index. _VERDICT _Recommended for schools.