Maine

Meflag.gif (1254 bytes) Maine entered the Union on March 15, 1820. It was the 23rd state. The main industry is manufacturing. It's called the Pine Tree State because of its many forests.

Here are some famous people from Maine:

William King
Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Joan Benoit
Liv Tyler

To find more about famous people from Maine visit:
http://www.state.me.us/sos/kids/famous/famous.htm

Need an idea for a school project? Here are some ideas from Challenge magazine, issue 76, you can use to show what you have learned about Maine.

	Zinc, sand, and gravel are mined in Maine. Name three ways each of these are used around the world.
	Augusta is the state capital. How did it get its name? Who were the first settlers in Maine? Why do you think they traveled as far north as Maine?
	If you were a tourist in Maine what would be the first three places you would want to visit? Why?
	Research one of the famous people who resided in Maine.

Visit Maine's kids site for more facts and fun.

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