Did You Know?Texas has 15 kinds of rattlesnakes. BooksVideosFamous TexansFamous Texans:
"Texas: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=43&sn=Texas&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishTexas Red ChiliIngredients 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or bacon grease 2 pounds ground beef 1 (14.5-ounce) can tomatoes, pureed 2 tablespoons tomato paste 4 to 6 ounces chicken stock or water 1/4 cup red chili powder 2 tablespoons garlic powder 1 onion, chopped fine 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano 1/2 teaspoon paprika 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin 4 medium chipotle peppers, ground dry, seeds and all 2 tablespoons corn masa flour Salt and pepper to taste Directions
Side DishTexas CaviarIngredients 1 1/2 cups chopped, seeded tomato 1/3 cup green onions, thinly sliced 1 tablespoon canned, chopped green chilies 2 tablespoons white vinegar 1 tablespoon minced, seeded jalapeño or serrano chili pepper 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped 1 teaspoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cumin 1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper 2 garlic cloves, minced 1 can corn 1 can black beans, drained Fresh cilantro for garnish Directions
Hint Tastes great with chips or in a burrito with mashed avocado. "Texas: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=43. Accessed 19 January 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to:
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or the librarian for the username and password Click on Culturegrams Click on States Government: http://www.texas.gov/en/Pages/default.aspx Tourism: http://traveltex.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/tx_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/texas/ State Parks: http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/spdest/ Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/texas.html
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The only national book awards voted on only by kids and teens Did you know?One of Tennessee's caves has a 5-acre lake in it, stocked with rainbow trout. BooksVideosFamous Peeps: Tennesseans, Volunteers, Big Benders, Butternuts:
"Tennessee: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=42&sn=Tennessee&StateSubCatID=7. RecipesMain DishDry Rub Note Barbecued ribs are a popular dish in Tennessee, and they are often prepared with a dry rub so that the flavors can seep into the meat before grilling. Many dry rub recipes are kept secret and passed down within families. Ingredients 1/4 cup paprika 1 tablespoon packed dark brown sugar 1 tablespoon sugar 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon celery salt 1 teaspoon ground black pepper 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper, or to taste 1 teaspoon dry mustard 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder Directions
Yields 4 servings DessertBread Pudding Ingredients 8 slices day-old bread 1/4 cup unsalted butter 1 cup whole milk 1 3/4 cups heavy cream 4 large eggs 3/4 cup sugar 1 teaspoon vanilla Directions
"Tennessee: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=42. Accessed 19 January 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite ResourcesGo to
http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask your teach or librarian for the home access user name and password. Go to Culturegrams Go to States Tennessee government site: http://www.tennesseeanytime.org/ Tennessee tourism: http://www.tnvacation.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/tn_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/tennessee/ State Parks: http://www.state.tn.us/environment/parks/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/tennessee.html State Symbols: http://tennessee.gov/sos/symbols/symbols.htm
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Frederick Winslow Taylor: Scientific Management Frederick Smith: Overnight Delivery Joseph Wilson: Photocopying Accountants who Made Their Mark on History 11 Gurus of Customer Service 10 Famous Postal Service Employees Famous Postal Workers 20 Famous People Who Have Been Postmen Games:Pinterest Board: Typing Finance in the Classroom Games Typing:Typing Links: https://www.pinterest.com/kwittlibrarian/typing/ Did you know?The faces of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt, and Abraham Lincoln on Mount Rushmore are each 60 feet (18 meters) tall. A billion pounds of rock were removed to build the monument. BooksVideosFamous South Dakotans:
RecipesBreadWojapi and Fry BreadNote
Wojapi and fry bread is a traditional recipe common to the Native American tribes of the Great Plains. It was originally made from fresh, wild berries the tribes gathered. Today, it is often served at powwows and other social gatherings. Ingredients Wojapi: 2 cups water 1/2 cup cornstarch 2 cups fresh blueberries (or plums, loganberries, chokecherries) 1 cup sugar Fry Bread: 4 cups flour 3 tablespoons baking powder 2 tablespoons sugar 1 tablespoon lard 1 teaspoon salt 2 to 3 tablespoons warm water Directions
Did you know? South Carolina is one of only a few states where the Venus flytrap, a plant that traps and eats insects, grows in the wild. BooksVideosFamous South Carolinians, South Carolinans, and Sandlappers:
DessertSweet Potato PieIngredients 2 cups peeled, cooked sweet potatoes 1 1/4 cup sugar 1/2 stick butter, melted 2 eggs 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/4 teaspoon salt 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup milk One 9-inch unbaked pie crust 3 egg whites Directions
"South Carolina: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=40. Accessed 07 February 2018. Roadside Attractionhttps://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/28020 Website Resources:
Go to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States Government website: http://sc.gov/Pages/default.aspx Tourism site: http://www.discoversouthcarolina.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/sc_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/southcarolina/ State Parks http://www.southcarolinaparks.com/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/south_carolina.html State Symbols: http://www.sciway.net/hist/symbols.html Did you know? America’s oldest carousel, called the Flying Horse, can be found in the town of Watch Hill. BooksVideosFamous Rhode Islanders, Rhodians:
"Rhode Island: Famous People." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, http://online.culturegrams.com/states/state_famouspeople.php?sid=39&sn=Rhode_Island&StateSubCatID=7. Recipes Main DishStuffiesIngredients 12 quahogs (clams) Water for steaming quahogs 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon butter or bacon drippings 1/4 cup finely minced onion 2 cloves garlic, pressed 1/4 cup finely minced celery 1/4 cup finely minced red bell pepper 1/4 teaspoon dried thyme 1 1/2 cups dry bread crumbs 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tablespoon lemon juice Dash Worcestershire sauce Salt and pepper, to taste 1 egg, beaten Reserved clam broth, as needed Directions
Yields 12 stuffies BreadJohnnycakesNote This flatbread made from cornmeal is a Rhode Island specialty. Originally cooked on hot stones near an open fire, today johnnycakes are usually fried or baked on a griddle and served hot with butter and maple syrup. Ingredients 1 cup johnnycake meal (cornmeal) 1 tablespoon sugar 1 teaspoon salt 1 cup boiling water 3 to 4 tablespoons milk Directions
"Rhode Island: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=39. Accessed 26 January 2018. Roadside AttractionWebsite Resources:
Go to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask your teacher or the librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States Government website: http://www.ri.gov/ Tourism site: http://www.visitrhodeisland.com/ Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/ri_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/rhodeisland/ State Parks http://www.riparks.com/ State Maps: http://www.lib.utexas.edu/maps/rhode_island.html State Symbols: http://www.ri.gov/facts/factsfigures.php BooksVideosFamous Pennsylvanians:
RecipesDessertShoo Fly PieNote The shoo fly pie is a traditional Pennsylvania Dutch dessert. Many say it gets its name because flies were drawn to the sticky molasses in the cooling pie and had to be shooed away. Ingredients Pastry for 9-inch one crust pie 3 tablespoons solid vegetable shortening or butter, room temperature 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 2/3 cup firmly-packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 cup hot water 1 cup dark molasses (can substitute 1/2 cup dark molasses and 1/2 cup light or dark corn syrup) 1 egg Directions
Yields 8 servings Hint "Pennsylvania: Recipe." CultureGrams Online Edition, ProQuest, 2018, online.culturegrams.com/recipes/list.php?type=States&id=38. Accessed 21 March 2018. Roadside AttractionPerry Como meets Abraham Lincoln Website Resources:
Utah's Online Library Go to http://onlinelibrary.uen.org/ Ask the teacher or librarian for the password Go to Culturegrams Go to States Government website: http://www.state.pa.us/portal/server.pt/community/pa_gov/2966 Tourism site: http://www.visitpa.com/index.aspx Netstate: http://www.netstate.com/states/intro/pa_intro.htm Enchanted Learning: http://www.enchantedlearning.com/usa/states/pennsylvania/ State Parks http://www.dcnr.state.pa.us/stateparks/ Fiction
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