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Illustrations and text present the history, geography, people, politics and government, economy, and social life and customs of Minnesota, which is also known as "The North Star State."

Presents information about the state of New Hampshire, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Saber-toothed cats, dire wolves, mammoths, mastodons, and giant sloths are just a few of the large animals that lived during the Ice Ages, which began 1.8 millions years ago. Ten thousand years ago, when a warming trend brought the last Ice Age to an end, these extraordinary animals became extinct. Fossils are the only clues to their lives and habitats, and the southern United States is one of the best places in the world to find Ice Age Fossils. Southern river bottoms, rock quarries, sinkholes...

New York City boasts one of the most famous skylines in the world, and the Empire State Building is undeniably the focal point of this incredible view. At 102 stories, the structure was no small feat. In fact, its construction coincided with the onset of the Great Depression, and so progress was met with numerous setbacks. Still, because of the efficiency that went into the building's development, it only took a year and forty-five days to complete! In this informative, easy-to-read account, Jan...