UNITED STATES GEOGRAPHY

The United States contains plains, forests, mountain ranges, rivers, deserts, marshlands, and even volcanic islands and Arctic regions, reflecting a vast and fascinating geographical diversity that, when studied, gives students a deeper understanding of the people and places that make up the country.

ABC-CLIO’s United States Geography examines all 50 US states, delivering a wealth of information on the topography, economy, history, government, and important modern concerns. The database covers each state’s social and political issues, such as education, immigration, unemployment, housing, and management of the economy. It also highlights places and institutions that define its geography and culture, like symphonies, museums, and naval bases.

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Midwest

  • Illinois
  • Indiana
  • Iowa
  • Kansas
  • Michigan
  • Minnesota
  • Missouri
  • Nebraska
  • North Dakota
  • Ohio
  • South Dakota
  • Wisconsin

Mid-Atlantic

  • Delaware
  • Maryland
  • New Jersey
  • New York
  • Pennsylvania

New England

  • Connecticut
  • Maine
  • Massachusetts
  • New Hampshire
  • Rhode Island
  • Vermont

South

  • Alabama
  • Arkansas
  • Florida
  • Georgia
  • Kentucky
  • Louisiana
  • Mississippi
  • North Carolina
  • South Carolina
  • Tennessee
  • Virginia
  • West Virginia

Southwest

  • Arizona
  • New Mexico
  • Oklahoma
  • Texas

West

  • Alaska
  • California
  • Colorado
  • Hawaii
  • Idaho
  • Montana
  • Nevada
  • Oregon
  • Utah
  • Washington
  • Wyoming

Created explicitly for middle and high school students, each database includes:

  • A comprehensive reference library from more than 230,000 primary sources, including audio, video, photographs, illustrations, maps, and rich media
  • A standards-based curriculum updated every day by a team of subject matter experts and supported by an exhaustive range of instructional material
  • An expansive library of model commentaries from noted scholars to help foster critical thinking by exposing students to multiple points of view
  • An educator support center with helpful, professional development tools plus educational resources like discussion points, activities, and lesson plans

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