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Readers will be delighted to discover the many wonders of the Garden State, from her famous sons and daughters (inventor Thomas Edison and the Revolutionary War heroine Molly Pitcher) to her beautiful sights (the Highlands, the Pinelands, and New Jersey's famous shoreline), and her unique institutions (The Seeing Eye training institute for seeing eye dogs and Haddy, the largest complete dinosaur skeleton of its time, found in 1858). G is for Garden...
2) Montana
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Montana's name comes from the Spanish word meaning "mountainous." The state is home to more than 100 mountain ranges. Learn more in Montana, one of the titles
in the Our American States series.
3) Louisiana
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Louisiana lies in the part of the United States known as the Deep South. Its shape is said to resemble a boot. Learn more in Louisiana, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
4) New Mexico
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New Mexico has beautiful landscapes that enchant residents and visitors alike. The state's scenery varies from snowcapped mountains to scorching deserts. Learn more
in New Mexico, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
5) Minnesota
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Explores Minnesota's geography, history, culture and economics using images, charts and maps.
6) South Dakota
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The state of South Dakota stretches from the Black Hills to the Great Plains. In the Badlands, weather has carved rock into unique forms over time. Learn more in South Dakota, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
7) Oregon
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Oregon has attracted visitors for centuries. Today, Oregon's stunning combination of mountains, forest, and coastline has led many to refer to the state as the "Pacific Wonderland." Learn more in Oregon, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
8) Nevada
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For many people, the state of Nevada centers on the glittering city of Las Vegas. The city is known for being a year-round vacation destination. Learn more in Nevada, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
9) North Dakota
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North Dakota sits in the middle of the North American continent. In fact, a monument near the town of Rugby marks what is believed to be the continent's geographic center. Learn more in North Dakota, one of the titles in the
Our American States series.
10) Delaware
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Occupying less than 2,500 square miles, Delaware is the second-smallest state in the United States. Only Rhode Island is smaller. Learn more in Delaware, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
11) Indiana
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Of all the prairie states, Indiana is the farthest east. It occupies the smallest area of all the Midwestern states. Learn more in Indiana, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
12) Utah
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Utah is located in the mountain region of the west-central United States. The state's unique terrain includes snowcapped
mountains, sparkling lakes, deep valleys, barren salt flats, and remote deserts. Its beauty can be experienced year-round.
Learn more in Utah, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
13) Kansas
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Kansas is often referred to as "America's Heartland" or "Midway, U.S.A." This is because it lies in the geographic center of the United States mainland. Learn more in Kansas, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
14) Tennessee
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The name Tennessee brings to mind many popular tourist destinations, such as the Great Smoky Mountains and the Appalachian Trail. The state's unique beauty can be experienced year-round. Learn more in Tennessee, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
15) Alabama
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Alabama is known for its amazing places and friendly people. The landscape offers a beautiful mix of vast forests, sandy coastal plains, and bountiful farmlands. Learn more in Alabama, one of the titles in the Our American States series.
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South Carolina: The Palmetto State, is a part of the Discover America Series. South Carolina celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.
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Georgia: The Empire State of the South, is a part of the Discover America Series. Georgia celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.
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