Book excerpt: Each state in the United States has its own capital, and readers discover the importance of state capitals as they explore what it’s like to live in one. As readers take in fun facts about the exciting places found in a capital city, they enhance their knowledge of essential social studies curriculum topics, such as kinds of communities and basic facts about state governments. Full-color photographs give readers a clear sense of what life in a state capital is like, and a detailed picture glossary helps them understand new terms introduced in the text.