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Print Resources: U.S. States

In addition to these titles, there are books for each of the states.

****Note: Check out TrueFlix for eBooks for each of the states. Make sure to click on the Explore the Web tab that is given for each of the states.

Junior Worldmark Encyclopedia of the States by Gale Editor (Editor)
Call Number: 973.03 JOH
ISBN: 9781414498591
Publication Date: 2013-06-06
Provides geographic, demographic, economic, and social information about each state in the Union, the District of Columbia, and other United States territories and dependencies.
** These books are on the State Cart.
The 50 States by Gabrielle Balkan; Sol Linero (Illustrator)
ISBN: 9781847807113
Publication Date: 2015-10-01
Illustrated maps of the fifty states of America feature state capitals, famous residents, and key historical moments and are complemented by a guide to the state flags, a list of presidents, and numerous state facts.
Our 50 States by Lynne Cheney; Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)
Call Number: 973 CHE
ISBN: 9780689867170
Publication Date: 2006-10-24
Text and illustrations represent each of the fifty states, providing information about important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States.
Don't Know Much about the 50 States by Kenneth C. Davis; Renee W. Andriani (Illustrator)
Call Number: 973 DAV
ISBN: 0060286083
Publication Date: 2001-07-24
Provides assorted facts about each of the fifty states in question and answer format.
Fast Facts about the 50 States by Louise Rozett (Editor-In-Chief)
Call Number: 973 ROZ
ISBN: 9780531247006
Publication Date: 2009-09-01
Presents over five hundred unusual facts covering each of the fifty states, Puerto Rico, and Washington, D.C.; and features maps, geo-fact charts, and photographs.
National Geographic Our Fifty States by Mark H. Bockenhauer; Stephen F. Cunha
Call Number: 917.3 BOC
ISBN: 0792264029
Publication Date: 2004-10-01
Presents maps that introduce each region of the United States along with essays with descriptions of the area's history, climate, natural resources, and physical features as well as additional information on each state of that region.

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Helpful Websites: U.S. States

Ducksters Education Site: United States Geography
Information on state symbols, flag, maps, geography, and fun facts. Scroll to the bottom for additional information about the state's history.
Mr. Nussbaum Learning and Fun - 50 States for Kids
Explores this great site for information on the United States. Learn more about the states, cities, landmarks, landforms, and symbols of America’s states.
Factmonster: Explore All Fifty U.S. States
Lots of great information on each state.
Enchanted Learning: US States
Facts, map and state symbols for the 50 states, with links to related quizzes and printouts.
Check with your teacher or Ms. Burnham for Login information for Enchanted Learning.
National Geographic Kids: U.S. States
Excellent information for each of the states.

Additional Websites for U.S. States

50states.com: States and Capitals
State specific facts and other useful information.
The US50: Welcome
General information and facts on each of the states.
History: United States
Good information on each of the states. Popup advertising may be distracting.