In celebration of its official Bicentennial year, take a trip through the incredible history of Illinois with this fascinating timeline book that brings to life 200 years of the State’s history
Beautifully illustrated and hugely engaging, The Illinois Chronicles’ show-stopping main feature is a 6-foot-long, fold-out timeline with more than 100 stunning images and illuminating captions that take readers on the Prairie State’s remarkable journey. The informative text is written in the form of nearly 50 “newspaper” articles, capturing important events in Illinois history in an engaging way. Experience key moments such as the birth of Illinois as the 21st state, the Chicago fire, Abraham Lincoln’s political rise, the Chicago World Fair, Barack Obama’s presidential election, the Chicago Cubs’ first world championship, and more. With features such as an Illinois Honor Roll – 36 mini biographies of important people in Illinois history – as well as 27 places to visit, a map, and information on the government branches and state flags, it all adds up to an exciting story of the people and events whose unique legacy can still be felt today.

The Illinois Chronicles: The Story of the State of Illinois - From its Birth to the Present Day (What on Earth State Chronicles)

Skipworth, Mark

History

What on Earth Books

The Massachusetts Chronicles, developed in partnership with Plymouth 400, features key events in the state's history through a 100-moment photographic timeline and over 60 newspaper-style stories, each one written as if the event has just happened.For thousands of years Native people lived in what is now the state of Massachusetts. Then, with the arrival of the Pilgrims in 1620, their world changed forever. See the story of Massachusetts unfold over 400 years, chronicled in a series of epic moments, many of which have defined US and world history.The Massachusetts Chronicles also includes QR codes that enable readers to see the history of the Bay State in a series of videos told through the eyes of students.

The Massachusetts Chronicles: The History of Massachusetts from Earliest Times to the Present Day (What on Earth State Chronicles)

Children's Books

Coombs, Linda

Biographies

From ancient rock painters and Spanish explorers, through the Alamo and the Republic of Texas, to the Gusher Age, the Civil Rights Movement, and the Moon landing, read all about the story of Texas―it’s a story as big as the state itself.
Journey through more than 100 key moments in the incredible history of Texas, using a six-foot-long fold-out timeline. Dive deeper into more than 40 newspaper-style articles written as if the events have just happened. Informative and entertaining, The Texas Chronicles reveals the remarkable people and events that have shaped the Lone Star State.

The Texas Chronicles: The History of Texas from Earliest Times to the Present Day

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The Illinois Chronicles: The Story of the State of Illinois - From its Birth to the Present Day (What on Earth State Chronicles)

The Massachusetts Chronicles: The History of Massachusetts from Earliest Times to the Present Day (What on Earth State Chronicles)

The Texas Chronicles: The History of Texas from Earliest Times to the Present Day