Michael Burgan

New Mexico: Land of Enchantment (World Almanac Library of the States) Michael Burgan

The third series of America the Beautiful is back in a revised edition. The books in this series are bursting with fascinating facts, updated statistics, and brand-new full-color photographs. America the Beautiful?s dynamic design and editorial approach to the geography, history, people, economy, and government of each state will continue to make this award-winning series the one that students turn to first for researching school assignments.

Located along the Mexican border in the southwestern United States, New Mexico is home to some of the country?s largest Hispanic and Native American populations. Readers will explore the history and culture of this diverse state, from its settlement by Native Americans thousands of years ago to its important position within the United States today.

Features:

• Updated statistics reflect the latest census data
• Brand new sidebars present profiles of people who had a major impact in recent years
• Breathtaking new photos and artwork
• Words to know, FAQs, mini-bios, interactive sidebars, maps, and graphs