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21) Maryland
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"Presents basic information about Maryland, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest."--
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Knights in armor weighed so much that they had to be lifted onto their horses. Medieval barbers doubled as dentists. Robin Hood stole from the rich to give to the poor. You may have heard these common sayings or beliefs before. But are they really true? Can they be proven through research? Let's investigate seventeen statements about the Middle Ages and find out which ones are right, which ones are wrong, and which ones stump even the experts! Find...
24) Angel Island
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During the late 1800s and early 1900s, nearly 1 million immigrants were processed at the Angel Island immigration station. Although Angel Island was also called The Gateway to the West, for some it became the place that kept them out of the United States. Find out what immigrants had to go through at Angel Island and discover why today Angel Island stands as a symbol of hope and struggle.
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If you love your country, sing! Since 1931, "The Star-Spangled Banner" has been the national anthem of the United States. Journey back to 1814, and join Francis Scott Key, the man who wrote the words to the anthem, for a close look at this song of freedom.
32) Arkansas
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Photographs and text provide information about the state of Arkansas.
33) The Alps
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Explore the geography, weather, plants, plants and animals, and environment of the the Alps.
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Since our nation's birth, the Supreme Court has been the highest court in the United States. But until 1935, it didn't have a building of its own. Join a lawyer named Marta in The U.S. Supreme Court as she follows the court's long journey to its final home in Washington, D.C.
35) The Appalachians
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Describes the geography, climate, and ecology of the Appalachians and discusses their role in history and culture, the life of the people that live there, and their contemporary economic uses.
36) Florida
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Photographs and text provide information about the state of Florida.
37) Indiana
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Photographs and text provide information about the state of Indiana.
38) Virginia
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A brief introduction to the geography, cities, land, history, and people of Virgina.
39) Maine
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Describes Maine's location, land, cities, unique places, and history, and presents brief profiles of famous citizens, a time line, and a fact file that covers the state's nickname, motto, song, population, type of government, and official symbols.
40) Illinois
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Provides an introduction to Illinois, covering its history, cities, significant individuals, and more.
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