From the gentle hills of the Bluegrass Region to the peaks of the Appalachian Mountains, Kentucky is a land of great beauty. Readers will explore this Southern state and find out what it is like to live there, from what people like to eat to what kinds of jobs are common. They will also learn about Kentuckys history, find out how the state is governed, and see what role it plays in the U.S. economy.

Jennifer Zeiger was born and raised in Missouri. In fact, she grew up in Hannibal, the same childhood home as Mark Twain. Today, she lives in Chicago, Illinois, where she writes and edits kids' books.