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.

Four different quizzes to test students' knowledge about the states. These include State Facts, State Capitals, State Trees, and State Nicknames.

Chart listing state names, capital cities, and state nicknames.

A great site for learning unique things about Washington as well as the usual facts. You can also read about the history, watch a brief video, find images and statistics.

"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...

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

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.