Illinois Authors

Compass Point Books, Minneapolis, Minn. : ©2002.

Gareth Stevens Pub., Milwaukee : 2008.

Examines the different types of animals, how they are classified, and how their attributes and behavior help them adapt to their environment.

Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : ©1995.

Discusses Antarctica including the animals that live there, the scientists who work there, and the problems with its environment.

Discusses the history, geography, and people of Argentina as well as the country's rich culture and traditions and its beautiful natural areas.

Children's Press, New York : ©2000.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture and people of the state of Arizona.

Children's Press, New York : 2012.

Explores the geography, history, arts, religions, and everyday life of the Land Down Under, also called the Lucky Country.

B & B Pub. ; Fontana, Wis. : ©1993.

Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : ©1999.

Presents the basic concepts of carbon, one of the most important chemical elements found in all living things.

Learn many things about Carl Sagan as a person and as a Astronomer. Learn about his historical contributions to Astronomy and to the world.

Compass Point Books, Minneapolis, Minn. : ©2002.

Provides an account of Cartier's journey to discover a water route between France and China in the 1500s. Presents a brief description of the life and explorations of Cartier, who made three voyages to what is today known as Canada, in search of a northwest passage to China. Students will learn the geographic, economic, and religious reasons that brought the explorers and settlers to unfamiliar regions; their problems, their goals and accomplishments, as well as their fears and superstitions.

Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : ©2002.

Explains what the chemical element chlorine is, and discusses its importance to humans.

Children's Press, New York : ©1999.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of the state of Colorado.

Children's Press, New York : ©2013.

Discusses England's long and fascinating history (from its earliest settlement thousands of years ago to its modern status as part of the United Kingdom), its rich culture, beautiful landscapes, and diverse cities.

TSR, Lake Geneva, WI : ©1987.

As one of the characters in a dangerous world of ancient magic and power, the reader makes decisions controlling a quest for a precious object. Includes instructions for using a die and cutout figures at certain points in the quest.

Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : ©1995.

Explore these unique islands and meet its inhabitants.

Examines the geography, history, and government of Germany, while highlighting its achievements in art, medicine and industry.

Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, New York : ©2011.

Presents the biography of Golda Meir against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment--Provided by publisher.

Children's Press, New York : ©2005.

Discusses the geography and climate, history, wildlife, economy, government, people, religion, and culture of Greenland.

Children's Press/Scholastic, New York : ©2008.

Describes the geography, people, government, culture, history, religion, economy, and wildlife of Haiti.

Marshall Cavendish Benchmark, New York : ©2010.

Presents the biography of Hillary Rodham Clinton against the backdrop of her political, historical, and cultural environment--Provided by publisher.

Watts, New York : ©1998.

Examines the role played by cavalry, or horse soldiers, in both the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War.

Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : ©1999.

Presents the basic concepts of this central element of the universe.

World Almanac Library, Milwaukee, WI : 2004.

Examines the history, structure, and operation of Interpol, the world's law-enforcement agency.

FORGOTTEN Books, [Place of publication not identified], 2015.

Children's Press, New York : ©2010.

Takes readers on a tour of Iowa, describing the state's history, culture, land, economy, government, and sights, and including unique facts, color maps and photos, the state song, suggested activities, lists of famous people, cultural institutions, and annual events, and other resources.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture of Ireland.

Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Austin, TX : ©2002.

Defines trace elements and discusses how they affect life on the planet.

Crestwood House ; New York : ©1992.

Explains why it was necessary for allied forces to make their way through islands up the Pacific on the way to invading and conquering Japan.

Describes the geography, history, government, economy, people, religion, and culture of Italy.

Timun Mas, Barcelona : ©1985.

Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Austin, Tex. : ©2002.

Explains what the chemical element magnesium is, and its importance to humans.

Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Maryland, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Explores the land, people, history, economy, and travel opportunities of the state of Missouri.

Children's Press, New York : ©2000.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, sports and arts, and people of Norway.

Raintree, London : ©2012.

Despite its small size, Panama has played a big role in history. Located at the junction of Central America and South America, its famous canal offers the fastest passage between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. Readers will learn how Panama was first settled, how it came to be the site of one of the world's most important canals, and what life is like there today.

Raintree Steck-Vaughn, Austin, TX : ©2001.

Notes the importance of phosphorus to plants and animals.

Children's Press, New York : 2012.

Describes the history of slavery in the United States, from colonial times to the end of the Civil War, and includes information on the slave trade, the Underground Railroad, and the lives of African Americans after emancipation.

TSR, Inc. ; Lake Geneva, WI : 1984.

As a young Star Ranger chasing the thief of an experimental spaceship, the reader makes decisions controlling a series of adventures in outer space.

Try your luck, and search for your fortune in California! Follow the joy and heartbreak of the '49ers during the California Gold Rush--Publisher's website.

Child's World, Chanhassen, Minn. : ©2004.

Relates the history of the Colony of Delaware from its founding by David Pietersen de Vries in 1631 to its statehood in 1787.

Compass Point Books, Minneapolis, Minn. : ©2001.

An introductory history of the Oregon Trail and its significance in opening the west to settlers, including information on the people who opened the Trail, their reasons for going west, modes of transportation, and a description of a typical day on the Trail.

Compass Point Books, Minneapolis, Minn. : ©2001.

Introduces the history and economic purpose of the Santa Fe Trail and the resulting settlement of the Southwest.

Child's World, Chanhassen, Minn. : ©2004.

Relates the history of the Colony of South Carolina from the early Native Americans to the first settlers in 1526 to statehood in 1788.

Compass Point Books, Minneapolis, Minn : ©2002.

Describes the building of the first railroad across the United States and the effect it had on uniting the nation and the future of North America.

Children's Press, New York : ©1999.

Describes the geography, plants and animals, history, economy, language, religions, culture, and people of the state of Virginia.

Heinemann Library, Chicago : ©2006.

Looks at the earliest events on Earth, telling how the planet was formed and how its structure developed, how continents arose and broke apart, and living things began to appear.

Heinemann Library, Chicago : ©2006.

This is not an imaginary world. This is our continent, North America, over 450 million years ago! Journey into the distant past with When Life Flourished in Ancient Seas: The Early Paleozoic Era. Witness the earliest transformations in what would become North America, when marine life blossomed, and living things first moved onto land.

Popular Library, New York : ©1990.

Describes the history, geography, ecology, people, economy, cities, and sights of the state of Wisconsin, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Franklin Watts, New York : ©1997.

Explores ways in which the various activities of women during the Civil War altered their role in society and led to new initiatives in women's rights.

Capstone Press, Minneapolis : ©1996.

Each volume presents brief accounts of five women and their inventions, including Sybilla Masters, Madam C.J. Walker, Mary Anderson, and Nancy Perkins.