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America the Beautiful, Texas
Par R. Stein. 1989
For many people Texas evokes images of cowboys, the Alamo, and oil tycoons. For nearly a decade--from 1836 to December…
1845--Texas was an independent nation, the Republic of Texas, and was often called the Lone Star Republic, a moniker referring to the single star appearing on its flag and currency. The author discusses the history, geography, economics, culture, people, and tourist sites of Texas. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Pennsylvania
Par Deborah Kent. 1988
Pennsylvania, which means "Penn's Woods," was founded by William Penn, a member of the Society of Friends, or Quakers, as…
a haven of religious freedom. Europeans of all faiths flocked to the new colony, which decreed that Native Americans also be treated justly because they too believed in God, whom they called the Great Spirit. An introduction to Pennsylvania for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Lousiana
Par Deborah Kent. 1988
Louisiana is known for its rich multicultural heritage. The first whites to settle in Louisiana were French, and the Spanish…
soon followed; their descendants are known as Creoles. In the 1700s French colonists were driven from Nova Scotia (Arcadia) and settled in Louisiana; their descendants are called Cajuns. Black Americans have also played a crucial role in the state's history. An introduction to Louisiana for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Massachusetts
Par Deborah Kent. 1987
The history of Massachusetts is in large part the history of the nation. Massachusetts is the site where the Pilgrims…
first landed, and it is the place where the first shots of the American Revolution were fired. This book introduces the history, geography, government, economy, historic sites, and famous citizens of the Bay State. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Florida
Par Lynn Stone. 1987
Florida, with its high concentration of sunny days, sandy beaches, and recreational facilities, is more than a tourist and retirement…
haven. Florida also has a rich history shaped by international conflicts, Indian wars, slavery, the Civil War, segregation, and land mismanagement. An introduction to the "Sunshine State" for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, North Carolina
Par R. Stein. 1990
A Revolutionary War anecdote is one of many told to explain North Carolina's unusual nickname, the "Tar Heel State." North…
Carolina is also called the "State without a Birthday" because it has not been determined exactly when the first Europeans arrived. The state was the last to join the Confederacy, and it rapidly industrialized after the Civil War. An introduction to North Carolina for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, New Jersey
Par Deborah Kent. 1987
New Jersey is one of the smallest states in the Union, situated between New York and Pennsylvania. Nevertheless, New Jersey…
is full of contrasts, and this book discusses the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, historic sites, and famous people of this small but very diverse state. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Mississippi
Par Robert Carson. 1989
Mississippi, a Deep South state, gets its name from the nation's most important river--which serves as the state's western border.…
Nearly all of Mississippi's citizens were born in the state, as were their ancestors. And Mississippi has a larger proportion of black citizens than any other state. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, culture, and famous people of the Magnolia State. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Indiana
Par R. Stein. 1990
There are several theories about how Indiana came to be known as the "Hoosier State," which the author declares is…
the most famous of state nicknames. The smallest in area of the twelve midwestern states, Indiana nevertheless is among the top ten states for both industry and agriculture. An introduction to the history, geography, economy, culture, and people of the "Hoosier State." For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Kentucky
Par Sylvia McNair. 1988
When the first whites arrived in the area now known as Kentucky, they found a land densely covered with forests.…
Although nearly all of the original stands of trees have been cut, more than 40 percent of the state is still wooded, and timber remains an important industry. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, historic sites, and famous people of Kentucky. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Maryland
Par Deborah Kent. 1990
As early as 1959 a Baltimore newspaper declared, "Baltimore and Washington [D.C.] are reaching out for each other like octopuses...."…
Today, more than half of all Marylanders live in Baltimore, its suburbs, or in the forty-mile corridor that links Baltimore to Washington, D.C. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, historic sites, and famous people of the Old Line State. For grades 4-7America the beautiful, Idaho
Par Zachary Kent. 1990
Idaho is best known for potatoes, of which it is the nation's leading producer. One of the last areas in…
the United States to be settled by whites, Idaho was admitted to the Union in 1890 as the forty-third state. The author discusses the history, geography, government, economy, people, and culture of this rugged, mountainous state. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Michigan
Par R. Stein. 1987
A peninsula is a body of land surrounded on three sides by water. The state of Michigan consists of two…
peninsulas, the Upper Peninsula (Upper Michigan) and the Lower Peninsula (Lower Michigan), surrounded by the waters of the Great Lakes. This book discusses the geography, history, government, economy, industry, culture, and famous places and people of this peninsula state. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Nebraska
Par Jim Hargrove. 1989
The name Nebraska comes from an Oto Indian word that means "flat water." The word was used to describe the…
Platte River, which flows across the state and has served as America's highway westward. As pioneers surged West, settlements grew along the river, and the area that is now Nebraska became a "Main Street." The author surveys the geography, history, economy, culture, sites, and famous people of Nebraska. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, New Mexico
Par R. Stein. 1988
Its incredibly varied landscape--with lush forested mountains within a short distance of dry barren deserts--make New Mexico the "Land of…
Enchantment." Proud of its multiculturalism (Anglo American, Hispanic American, and Native American,) New Mexico is offically a bilingual state. The author examines the geography, history, economy, culture, historic sites, and famous people of New Mexico. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Nevada
Par Dee Lillegard. 1991
Nevada means "snowy" in Spanish, and the state was named for the snowcapped mountains in its west-central section. However, most…
of Nevada is hot, dry desert. With its legalized gambling, nightlife, and short residency requirements for marriage and divorce, tourism is by far the state's most vital industry. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, sites, and people of Nevada. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Washington
Par R. Stein. 1992
Located in the far northwest corner of the continental United States, the territory that is now the state of Washington…
was originally to be called Columbia, but the name was changed by Congress in honor of the first president. Settled by rugged pioneers who overflowed the Oregon Territory, Washington is now a leading producer of aircraft and space equipment. An introduction to the "Evergreen State" for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Minnesota
Par R. Stein. 1991
The name "Minnesota" comes from a Dakota Indian word meaning "sky-tinted water." Indeed, water abounds in Minnesota, which has nearly…
22,000 lakes. A prosperous state, Minnesota ranks high in both agriculture and industry. And education has had top priority, with a large percentage of students completing high school. An introduction to Minnesota for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Hawaii
Par Sylvia McNair. 1990
Hawaii, the fiftieth state to be admitted to the Union, is made up of eight major islands that were formed…
by volcanoes. Originally settled by Polynesians, Hawaii is the most racially diverse state in the United States. And there are two official state languages--English and Hawaiian. The author discusses the history, geography, economics, government, and culture of Hawaii. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Wyoming
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1992
For many, Wyoming is what its unofficial nickname suggests, the "Cowboy State." But Wyoming's official moniker is the "Equality State,"…
because it was the first territory to grant women the right to vote, to hold public office, and to serve on juries. Wyoming insisted on maintaining these rights when it applied for statehood. Presents the history, culture, economy, historic sites, and famous people of Wyoming. For grades 4-7 and older readers