Michigan (Portraits of the States)

This exciting new series gives young readers their first in-depth look at the United States. Each volume provides a colorful, comprehensive portrait of a state's history, people, land, economy, and government. Readers will enjoy the "Fun Facts" sprinkled throughout each book and learn even more about state facts, symbols, and famous people. A chapter on "Things to See and Do" explores each state's unique places and activities. Each title includes a time line, biographies of notable people, informative maps and charts, a glossary, recommended books and Web sites, and an index.

If you like to ride in a car listening to Motown sounds, thank Michigan. Henry Ford and others were automotive pioneers, and one-third of the state's factory workers still make cars there. Motown, named after the "Motor City" (Detroit), has a museum where the record label began. Michigan's top-rated business climate keeps residents hard at work, but the state is also a great place to play. With the longest freshwater shoreline in the world, Michigan touches four of the five Great Lakes and is a favorite boating and fishing destination. The Upper Peninsula offers great cross-country skiing and quaint mining towns.