Essential Travel Guides – serie

The Florida Keys are a chain of islands extending from the southernmost edge of the United States. Today, the Keys are known for their beauty, wildlife, and fascinating history. The Florida Keys dives into the island chain's rich history and explores the wide range of activities visitors can enjoy in this tropical paradise. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

In July 1863, fighting erupted in the town of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. The Union and Confederate armies clashed in what would become the bloodiest battle of the American Civil War: the Battle of Gettysburg. The site later became a national park and cemetery. Gettysburg National Military Park provides historical information about the Battle of Gettysburg and an overview of what visitors can see and experience at the park today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

The massive, majestic Grand Canyon stretches hundreds of miles through northern Arizona. Its layered rock walls are a time capsule of Earth's geologic history, while its depths are home to unique ecosystems. Today, this natural wonder is part of a popular national park. Grand Canyon National Park provides historical information about the canyon and an overview of what visitors can see and experience at the park today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

Since its opening day in 1971, Walt Disney World has grown into the world's largest and most visited theme park. Located in central Florida, the resort is home to countless attractions, hotels, rides, and stores, all of which celebrate the imaginative mind and films of animator Walt Disney. Walt Disney World provides historical information about the theme park and an overview of what visitors can see and experience there today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.

For more than 200 years, Washington, DC, has been the capital of the United States. Today, the district celebrates the nation's history and heroes and serves as a beacon of American ideals. Washington, DC examines the district's monuments, museums, and government buildings and explores what these locations can teach visitors about the nation today. Features include a glossary, a map, references, websites, source notes, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Essential Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.