by Colleen Sexton (Author)

From the sandstone canyons of Starved Rock State Park to the famous horseshoe sandwich in Springfield, there is much to explore in Illinois beyond Chicago's busy streets! This informative title takes readers across the Prairie State to explore its landscape, history, people, wildlife, and more! Features profile a famous Illinoisan, introduce a native animal, map out important cities and landforms, and highlight inventions from the state. Find out all that Illinois has to offer with this engaging read!