In Nevada, the seventh-largest state in the country, the vast majority of the population is concentrated in just a few areas. Huge parts of the state are largely uninhabited. Readers will take a tour of the state, from the bright lights and bustling activity of the Las Vegas strip to the dry, sandy expanses of the Mojave Desert, as they learn about this land of great contrasts. Along the way, they will learn about the state's history, government, economy, and more.