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U.S. States Research

Welcome students!  Here are some recommended websites for your research.

Remember - when you click on any of these links, you will leave the LMC website.  You will need to use your browser's back button to return to this page.

Recommended Links:

bullet World Book Online
The MOST complete source for your research. This is the IN-SCHOOL link!
bullet World Book Online
This is the AT-HOME link!  Enter your public library card number, click GO, then select World Book Online.
bullet State Emblems and Symbols
A complete listing of state symbols.
bullet The US50.com
Includes fast facts, history, tourist and historical sites.
bullet The 50 States at Infoplease.com
Includes fast facts, and selected famous residents.
bullet States and Capitals at 50states.com
You'll find links to colleges and universities and local sports teams.
bullet The 50 States at Netstate.com
Look here for state symbols!
bullet Stately Knowledge from the Internet Public Library
Check out the interesting facts in the "Did You Know?" section.  To find it, click on "More Facts About" link at the bottom of any state's page.
bullet State FactFinder from the U.S. Census Bureau
Look here for population information.
bullet U.S. License Plates
See pictures of current and special state license plates.
bullet State Foods & Recipes
A collection of state foods and recipes.
bullet State Quarters from the United States Mint
See the state quarter designs!
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U.S. States and Capitals - Test Your Knowledge!

bullet U.S. Geography Quizzes
Our favorite!  A variety of levels to help you learn the fifty states and their capitals.
bullet U.S. State Capitals Quiz
Learn the capitals of the U.S. states.  Games include Matching, Concentration, Flash Cards and Word Search.
bullet State Capitals Quiz
A quick way to test your knowledge of state capitals.
bullet United States Map Puzzles
Click and drag the puzzle piece to the correct location on the US map.
bullet Test Your USA Geography Knowledge
A fun 50 question quiz that helps you identify the states on a map.