u.s. states

Presents historical, geographical, and miscellaneous information about each of the fifty states.

A compilation of information on the nicknames, land area, coastline, temperatures, population, and more for each of the fifty states.

A collection of essays by various authors which reflect on all aspects of American history, culture, and experience.

Illustrations, maps, and text present facts about all 50 states and the District of Columbia.

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

Contains profiles of the individual states in the U.S., each with a brief history, a time line, a list of counties and major cities, and tables that provide information on demographics, vital statistics, economy, land use, health and medical care, government and finance, housing, education, transportation and travel, and crime and law enforcement.

Presents information about each of the fifty states of the U.S., covering the origin of the names--often from Native American words--as well as the unofficial and official nicknames, the year each was granted statehood, and unique details about the geography and characteristics of the land.

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

Fifty librarians, one from each state in America, offer an overview of their state's history, describing the people and events that shaped the state and its place in American history. Includes quilt maps for each state made from various fabrics and designs.