The Nifty Fifty State Project

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Alabama

Alabama Capital

MontgomerySoutheastern Region

Alabama State Flower

Camellia

Alabama State Bird

Yellowhammer

State Nickname

Heart of Dixie

Alabama Major Crops

The major crops are cotton, peanuts, corn and soybeans.

Alabama Landforms

Two of the landforms are the Highland Rim and

the Cumberland.

Alabama Historical

Fact

One historical fact is the Allodium Indians named the state.

Historical Fact

One other historical fact is that Alabama had a gold rush in 1835 .

Special Information

Did you know that Alabama has a space program for kids? It also has a name for the citizens. They are called the Alabamians. Also, the state quarter is the 22nd quarter released out of 50 states.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesAlabama The south

Alaska

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Capital

Western Region

Juneau

State Flower

Blue Forget Me Not

State Bird

Willow Ptarmigan

State Nickname

The Last Frontier

Major Crops

The major crops in Alaska are oats and

potatoes.

Landforms

The major landforms in Alaska are glaciers, rivers, lakes, and

mountains.

Historical Fact

A historical fact about Alaska is the the name Alaska came from the Russian to refer only to the peninsula.

Historical Fact

Did you know that they mined gold in Alaska long ago?

Special Information

Sarah Palin is from Alaska and she became governor of Alaska.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesAlaska by Terry Dunnahoo

Arizona

Fendi2012

Arizona Capital

Southwestern

Phoenix

Arizona State Flower

The flower of the saguaro cactus

Arizona State Bird

Cactus Wren

State Nickname

The Grand Canyon State

Major Crops

The major crops of Arizona are cotton, fruit and beef.

Landforms

The major landforms for Arizona are mountains, deserts, and the Grand

Canyon.

Historical Fact

In 1878 the southern Pacific Railroad crossed into Arizona from California.

Arizona Historical Fact

The Colorado River helped carve out the Grand Canyon.

Special Information

There was a famous person that lived his name is San Xavier Del Bac, he built seven missions in Arizona.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United Statesbook

ARKANSAS

Madelyn2012

Capital

Southeastern Region

LITTLE ROCK

Little Rock is really the biggest city in Arkansas.

State Flower

Apple Blossom

State Bird

Mockingbird

Arkansas State Nickname

Land of Opportunity

Major Crops

Rice and corn are the major crops of Arkansas.

LandformsArkansas major landforms arerugged hills and steep hills and valleys.

Historical Fact

Arkansas history is earthquakes but not strong ones.

Historical Fact

There were Civil War battles that occurred in Arkansas.

Special Information

There is a national park in Arkansas known for as the birthplace of President Bill Clinton.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesArkansas by Elaine A Kule

California

Brady2012

California Capital

Western Region

Sacramento

California State Flower

Golden Poppy

State Bird

California Valley Quail

State Nickname

The Golden State

Major Crops

The major crops of California are nuts, grapes,

vegetables and fruit.

Landforms

The landforms of California are mountains

and valleys.

Historical Fact

In California a museum has a spike of gold, because it was the last one they used when they built the railroad from east to west.

California Historical Fact

In 1963 San Francisco had a earthquake and then the city caught fire.

Special Information

The attractions of California are several national parks , Sea World, Disney Land, and the Golden Gate Bridge.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesCalifornia in Words and Pictures

Colorado

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Colorado CapitalDenver

Western Region

State Flower

Rocky Mountain Columbine

State Bird

Lark Bunting

Colorado State Nickname

The Centennial StateThe Highest State

Major Crops

The major crops of Colorado are wheat, corn and hay.

Landforms

Colorado’s landforms are Rocky Mountains.

Historical Fact

Colorado means red in Spanish. Colorado was given this name because it has a red color in it’s river.

Historical Fact

There were dinosaurs in Colorado but they began to die out the same time that the Rocky Mountains were forming.

Special Information

Colorado is famous for their snow and for skiing.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesColorado

Connecticut

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Connecticut Capital

Northeast Region

Hartford

State Flower

Mountain Laurel

State Bird

American Robin

Connecticut State Nickname

Constitution State, Nutmeg State, Provision State

Major Crops

The major crops in Connecticut are forage, tobacco, apples, dairy cows,

chickens, horses, beef, sheep, meat goats and hogs.

Landforms

The major landforms in Connecticut are Appalachian Mountains, Bear Mountains, Canaan Mountains,

Connecticut River, Twin Lakes, and Berkshires.

Historical Fact

Indians in Connecticut grew crops that were corn, beans, tobacco. Plus they built bows and arrows for hunting . Built canoes to go fishing.

Connecticut Historical Fact

There were dinosaur footprints and there were bones found they were made over 200 million years ago.

SpecialInformation

My state is Connecticut it is an awesome state because they found dinosaur footprints. Plus they were in Connecticut over 200 million years ago.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United States

Connecticut by Dennis B Fraden

Delaware

Dev2012

Delaware CapitalDover

Northeast Region

Delaware State Flower

Peach Blossom

Delaware State Bird

Delaware State Nickname

The Small Wonder State

Major Crops

The major of Delaware are soybeans and corn.

Landforms

The landform of Delaware is flat land.

Historical Fact

Delaware was the first state to join the United States.

Historical Fact

The Blue Hen was the most famous bird in Delaware.

Special Information

Delaware is 49th smallest in the United States.

Resourceshttp://www.yourchildlearns.com/us_map.htm http://www.netstate.com/states/http://www.usa.gov/Agencies/State_and_Territories.shtmlhttp://www.usa.gov/Citizen/Topics/Travel_Tourism/State_Tourism.shtmlhttp://www.stateparks.com/usa.htmlhttp://home.nps.gov/findapark/index.htm?st=nchttp://www.worldlicenseplates.com/world/NA_USAX.htmlhttp://www.hmdb.org/http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_major_professional_sports_teams_of_the_United_States_and_Canadahttp://www.50states.com/ncarolin.htmhttp://kids.britannica.com/comptons/subject?id=859&subject=United StatesFacts and symbols of Delaware