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America 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 readersAmerica the beautiful, Iowa
Par Deborah Kent. 1991
Lying between the Missouri and the Mississippi Rivers, Iowa is situated in the rich, fertile heartland of America. The state…
devotes 93 percent of its land to farming, and its industries are closely tied to agriculture. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, culture, people, and sites of Iowa. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Arizona
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1991
In 1912 Arizona became the forty-eighth state admitted to the Union, completing the solid block of states between Canada and…
Mexico. Arizona is known for its topography; the Grand Canyon juts across its northwestern corner, and its northeastern tip meets with Colorado, New Mexico, and Utah to form Four Corners. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, culture, sites, and people of Arizona. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Oregon
Par R. Stein. 1989
In the 1800s, thousands of Americans from the East and Midwest traveled the Oregon Trail, which began at Independence, Missouri,…
and wound 2,000 miles to Oregon country. Many pioneers turned to farming, hunting, and fishing upon their arrival. The author discusses the history, geography, economy, government, culture, famous people, and historic sites of this Pacific Northwest state. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Montana
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1991
With its vast plains and mountainous wilderness, Montana is one of the last spots in the nation with abundant wide-open…
space. Although the fourth-largest state in area, Montana ranks forty-fourth in population, and has more deer, elk, antelope, and bears than people. The author discusses the history, geography, economics, culture, historic sites, and famous people of Montana. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Arkansas
Par Ann Heinrichs. 1989
Arkansas is the smallest state in area west of the Mississippi River except for Hawaii. It has a rich mix…
of cultural traditions. Arkansans in the western and central regions identify with westerners and midwesterners, those in the south and east have affinity for the Deep South, and residents of the northern hills share the mountaineer nature and customs of other Ozarkers. An introduction to Arkansas for grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, North Dakota
Par Margaret Herguth. 1990
North Dakota lies precisely in the middle of North America. A cairn, or stone monument, near Rugby marks the exact…
midpoint. North Dakota's most important scenic treasure is the Badlands--a maze of buttes, rocks, valleys, and ravines in the southwest. The author discusses the geography, history, economy, culture, sites, and famous people of North Dakota. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Utah
Par Betty McCarthy. 1990
Utah is the only state in the nation whose past and present have been so thoroughly influenced by a single…
contemporary religion, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, commonly known as the Mormon church. Seventy percent of all Utah residents are Mormon, and the church headquarters are in Salt Lake City. The author surveys the geography, history, culture, economy, sites, and famous people of Utah. For grades 4-7 and older readersAmerica the beautiful, Wisconsin
Par R. Stein. 1987
Wisconsin, known as America's Dairyland, is a farming state as well as a major industrial state. It is also very…
progressive. Wisconsin is where the first kindergarten was established and where the system of choosing candidates by direct primaries originated. This book discusses the geography, history, government, economy, culture, historic sites, and famous people of Wisconsin. For grades 4-7 and older readers