Grades 2 - 5

Until 1845, Missouri was the westernmost state and a starting point for pioneers heading farther west. The Gateway Arch in St. Louis pays tribute to this role as “The Gateway to the West.”… More →

Nebraska is an agricultural kingdom. Its farms and fields blanket the prairies and plains. Discover how the early sodbusters thrived in an almost treeless landscape to create the Cornhusker… More →

Nevada is a state of contrasts, with its sparsely populated landscapes and lively cities. Thousands of fortune-seekers first came to Nevada after the discovery of the Comstock Lode, a large… More →

“The Land of 10,000 Lakes” is a modest nickname for Minnesota, where closer to 12,000 lakes dot the land. The lakes play a major role in the recreational activities of the state. What is… More →

Michigan is divided into the Upper and Lower Peninsula. The five-mile Mackinac Bridge connects the two landmasses. Each region fosters different economic activities and ways of life. See how… More →

Montana is a wilderness of expansive plains and rugged mountains. This is the land of the grizzly and the buffalo, known as Big Sky Country for its wide-open skyline obstructed only by the… More →

The arid New Mexico landscape is home to some of the most marvelous landforms in America. The Carlsbad Caverns house one of the largest caves in the country. In southern New Mexico, the white More →

Massachusetts has played host to many landmarks in our nation’s history. In 1620, the Pilgrims settled New Plymouth along the southeast coast. A year later, they shared the first Thanksgiving More →

New Jersey is a small but bustling industrial state. Along the boardwalks of its coastal cities, visitors and natives enjoy shops, restaurants, and the view of the ocean. In the south, a… More →

New York is a state of extremes. From the bustle of the Big Apple to the wilds of the enormous Adirondack Park, the Empire State has it all. Young readers will love discovering all this state More →

Mississippi is named for the great river that forms its western border and sustains the state in many ways. Its floodplain is covered in thick, fertile soil that supports the growth of crops. More →

From the White Mountains to the river valley forests, New Hampshire is a state of natural beauty. Five New England rivers begin in this small state, earning it the nickname, “Mother of… More →