Grade 6

In the southern state of Louisiana, New Orleans takes the spotlight. This boisterous city is steeped in French, Spanish, and African influence. It is here that the world-famous Mardi Gras… More →

From the White Mountains to the river valley forests, New Hampshire is a state of natural beauty. Five New England rivers begin in this small state, earning it the nickname, “Mother of… More →

As a pivotal player in America’s early years, Pennsylvania lives up to its nickname, “The Keystone State.” It was in Philadelphia that the Declaration of Independence was signed and the… More →

Montana is a wilderness of expansive plains and rugged mountains. This is the land of the grizzly and the buffalo, known as Big Sky Country for its wide-open skyline obstructed only by the… More →

“The Land of 10,000 Lakes” is a modest nickname for Minnesota, where closer to 12,000 lakes dot the land. The lakes play a major role in the recreational activities of the state. What is… More →

Nebraska is an agricultural kingdom. Its farms and fields blanket the prairies and plains. Discover how the early sodbusters thrived in an almost treeless landscape to create the Cornhusker… More →

The sounds of prisoners clanging through the halls, sobbing in their cells, or even playing the banjo may be normal in most prisons. But when they come from walls that haven’t confined… More →

Utah is a land of tall mountains and arid deserts. In 1869, the final spike of the transcontinental railroad was driven in Utah, connecting the east and west. Come learn all about the Beehive More →

On December 7, 1787, Delaware became the first state to ratify the United States Constitution, thus earning it the nickname, “The First State.” Despite its modest size, Delaware is now home… More →

The seaside state of North Carolina is a beautiful land of beaches, wetlands, and low mountains. It was near Kitty Hawk that the Wright brothers made their historic first flight. Young… More →

Northwest Arizona is home to one of the most breathtaking natural wonders in the country. The Grand Canyon was formed over millions of years as the Colorado River carved through layers of… More →

The U-2 first flew in 1955, and the spy plane has changed little over the decades. Pilots must wear full space suits to withstand the pressures at 70,000 feet, and the extra long wingspan… More →