Covering Anne Arundel, Howard, Montgomery, and Prince George's counties, this volume is designed especially for elementary school students studying the counties, but parents and grandparents will find it an appealing educational gift as well. The first few chapters deal with the region's geography, climate, wildlife, plants, and history. Subsequent chapters describe what is unique about each county: establishment, growth, government, major towns, churches, schools, businesses, industries, agriculture, natural resources, places of interest, parks, and recreational areas. Especially interesting to the young readers will be the details on "fascinating folks" who live in each county.