Where Is Alabama?

This state is home to a cave visited by Indigenous peoples for over 10,000 years
Helen Keller was born there
The first 911 call in the USA was placed there

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Alabama in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Alabama? 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 Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Meet important people like Helen Keller. Read about how Rosa Parks helped start the Montgomery bus boycott and where the first 911 call was ever made in the United States. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the Talladega Superspeedway and the Eastern hellbender salamander. Not to mention Russell Cave National Monument, witness to over ten thousand years of human history!

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 Alabama.