The cover gives a few clues as to what will be addressed in this title which is part of the series “All Around the U.S.” The country is divided into five regions and each of the titles follows a similar format. The general introduction is the same and it presents a colorful map that clearly identifies the regions, including the abbreviated names for the states. The focus then turns to the actual region, in this case the Midwest which is often called “America’s Heartland.” The states are divided into two regions: the plains states and the great lakes states.