Books in State Studies series

What do the images on Maryland’s state seal stand for? How is Maryland’s state government organized? Where and why was the Star-Spangled Banner written? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Maryland. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Maryland a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Maryland’s unique state symbols. You can learn how to make crab cakes. You will find out why the Chesapeake Bay is important to Maryland. And, you will find out where the bloodiest battle of the Civil War was fought.

What do the images on Montana’s state seal stand for? How is Montana’s state government organized? What are some of the gemstones mined in Montana? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Montana. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Montana a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Montana’s unique state symbols. You can learn about folklore and legends in the state of Montana, and find out why Glacier National Park is the most visited place in Montana. And, you will find out why Montana is called the Treasure State.

What do the images on Indiana's state seal stand for? How is Indiana's state government organized? How were Indiana's lakes formed? This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Indiana a one-of-a-kind place. You will find information about Indiana's unique state symbols. You can learn how to make Indiana butterscotch pie and find out why Indiana is called the Hoosier State. And, you will find out why the Indy 500 is an important event in the state.

What do the images on West Virginia’s state seal stand for? How is West Virginia’s state government organized? What can you see in Harpers Ferry National Historic Park? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely West Virginia. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make West Virginia a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about West Virginia’s unique state symbols. You can learn about how West Virginia became a state, and discover West Virginia’s mountains, valleys, and rivers. And, you can learn about West Virginia folk arts, cuisine, and music.

What do the images on Oregon’s state seal stand for? How is Oregon’s state government organized? What would you find in Mount Hood National Forest? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Oregon. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Oregon a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Oregon’s unique state symbols. You can learn about the world’s deepest lake and biggest sea cave, as well as discover Oregon’s many different landforms. And, you will find out how the Oregon Trail made the state what it is today.

What do the images on Kentucky’s state seal stand for? How is Kentucky’s state government organized? Where is President Abraham Lincoln’s birthplace? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Kentucky. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Kentucky a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Kentucky’s unique state symbols. You can learn how to make derby pie and find out why people visit Mammoth Cave National Park. And, you will find out why Kentucky is called the Bluegrass State

What do the images on New Mexico’s state seal stand for? How is New Mexico’s state government organized? In which town have people been living for over 900 years? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely New Mexico. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make New Mexico a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about New Mexico’s unique state symbols. You can learn how the Rocky Mountains and the Rio Grande affect New Mexico, discover the artistic talent in the state, and find out how the Spanish have influenced life in New Mexico.

What do the images on Alaska’s state seal stand for? How is Alaska’s state government organized? How did Alaska become the 49th state? You can find the answers to these questions in Uniquely Alaska. This book contains all kinds of fun and fascinating facts and features that help make Alaska a one-of-a-kind place. Inside, you will also find information about Alaska’s unique state symbols. You can learn how to make Baked Alaska and find out how many words Alaska’s native peoples use to describe snow. And, you will find out how important fishing is to the state.