Facts About Our United States

Do you have 50 questions about a state you don't even live in? Are all the books checked out?
Try these resources to locate maps, culture, climate, and government information.


http://www.ipl.org/div/stateknow/

Kidspace at the Internet Public Library offers a quick way to click on the state and bring up most facts younger students might need. Older students should make use of the government links for additional information. An interesting feature is "Famous People from the State". Did you know Walt Disney was born in Chicago?


http://www.50states.com/
Click on your state and learn about climate, sports teams, government, commerce, and more. Flags, state birds, and capitals available here!


http://www.fedstats.gov/qf/states/00000.html
Federal census statistics from every state. Do you want to know how many people there are under the age of 18 in California versus Illinois? Easy to read!


http://www.statemaster.com/index.phpFor the older student. This site allows you to compare statistics across multiple states. For example: crime rates, education levels, geography, etc.