u.s. states

Tells the story of how state boundaries were determined in the U.S.

Summarizes fifty United States as well as other United States lands focusing on their major historical events, and pre-existing Native American tribes. Includes information on endangered wildlife for each state and statehood organizations along with sidebars on significant people and places.

Gives information about each state, including capital, motto, state tree, state bird, source of name, and date of statehood.

The story behind each state's name and nickname is told in this informative book providing historical facts, fun trivia, and a helpful geography lesson.

Presents information about the people, places, birds, insects, flowers, endangered species, and more associated with each of the fifty states and the nation's capital.

The states become bored with their positions on the map and decide to change places for a while. Also includes facts about the states.

Simple text and color photos and maps explain what a state is and explains that families live in many kinds of states around the world.