How did glaciers affect the land of Illinois? Why has Illinois always been a center for transportation? Which Illinois county grows more corn than any other? You can find the answers to these questions in this book, which contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts about the regions of Illinois and their valuable resources. Inside, you will find colorful maps that help you locate Illinois's regions and understand their features. You will learn about the many natural and human-made resources of the state and how they affect its economy. And, you will discover that there is much more to Illinois that just farmland! Inside you'll find: maps that help you find your way around Illinois, photographs that let you see what you are reading about, a glossary, index, and list of more books to read to help you find what you're looking for and better understand it.