Where Is South Carolina?

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of South Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is South Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like the Angel Oak tree. Meet important people like Thomas Sumter. Read about the first shots fired in the American Civil War and the first opera performance in the United States. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of Hilton Head Island and the streets of Charleston. Not to mention the rich heritage of the Gullah Geechee culture!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of South Carolina.

Rebecca Kraft Rector has worked as a librarian for children, college students, and adults. She is the author of more than forty fiction and nonfiction books. She has written about singers, space, forms of matter, reptiles, and many other subjects. Visit her website at rebeccakraftrector.wordpress.com.Ted Hammond is an illustrator and graphic novel cover artist. His art has been seen in Heavy Metal magazine and Zenescope Comics.