This site has a colorful display of information about Virginia. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

This site has a colorful display of information about Washington. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

Learn about West Virginia with a colorful map, pictures, and a list of state symbols and links to related information.

A colorful survey of Wisconsin features a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

A colorful display of information about Wyoming. Contains a map, pictures, a state symbols list, and links to related information.

This site has a colorful display of information about Illinois. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

A list of all of the state emblems and symbols for the state of Alabama. Clicking on the underlined link will bring up a picture of the symbol or emblem.

A description of the Battle of Fort Donelson from the National Park Service. It was in this battle that Grant received the nickname, "Unconditional Surrender" Grant.

[Free Registration/Login Required] This passage contains information on Benjamin Franklin and his earning of the title "First American" nickname. This passage is a stand-alone curricular piece that reinforces essential reading skills and...

"Stonewall" Jackson, a famous Confederate general, got his nickname during the Civil War. This site tells the story with photographs.

"One of the original 13 states, Connecticut is known as the 'Constitution State.'" How did Connecticut get its nickname? Who developed the first American hamburger? These answers and more are waiting for you at the Library of Congress...

Discover the "Great Lakes State." Learn all of the different nicknames for Michigan. Library of Congress website gives us a wide range of information.

America's Story features fun facts about Minnesota, such as how Minnesota's nickname and interesting places such as Anoka, the Halloween Capital of the world and important cultural happenings like the Spam Festival.

This is the text of the short story "Alibi Ike" by Ring Lardner, a story about an ace baseball player nicknamed "Alibi Ike" due to his making up excuses. After falling in love with the beautiful sister-in-law of the team manager, he is...

Have you ever heard of a "doodlebug"? Well, you're looking at one right up above! It is actually an insect called an antlion. The antlion gets its name because it is a voracious predator of ants and other insects. Actually, it's only the...

Why does Wisconsin have the nickname, "America's Dairyland"? Come and check out the traditions of this great state.

Over the last century, professional baseball has grown to become one of the most popular forms of American entertainment. Indeed, the sport's nickname - "America's Pastime" - has become embedded in the nation's lexicon. More than 60...

Weeks after a foul ball bloodied a teen who lived in Babe Ruth's former farmhouse, the Boston Red Sox ended an 86-year title drought. Before gaining his greatest fame with the New York Yankees, Babe Ruth was a star with the rival Boston...

Baseball's biggest icon once served jail time and spent most of his life believing he was a year older than he really was. Known by many nicknames including the "Sultan of Swat," the "Behemoth of Bust" and the "Great Bambino," Babe Ruth...

The people of Elliston on the east coast of Newfoundland have lived an isolated life. This exhibit examines how they successfully maintained a self sufficient life by living off the land and relying on each other.

Identify beliefs, values and attitudes of deaf culture. Explore the causes and special communication needs of deafness, research the role that American Sign Language plays in forging a sense of community and create your own "sign name".

This site has a colorful display of information about Mississippi. It contains a map, pictures, a list of state symbols, and links to related information.

A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.

A listing of the symbols of the state of Wisconsin.