South Dakota: Gold, T-Rex, and the Sioux: Think You Know Your States?, #8

By Chelsea Falin

Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN!

 

Did you know that the largest, most complete, and best preserved Tyrannosaurus Rex fossil was found in South Dakota?Or how about that South Dakota is home to the Lakota, Dakota, and Nakota tribes which make up the Sioux nation?Or that the world's only corn palace is located in South Dakota?If you want to find out more interesting, little known, well known, strange, or unusual facts about South Dakota, this book is a must read!

 

Sections include: *General State Facts *Facts By City *Sports *Animals *Strange News *Infamous Crimes *Natural Disasters *Most Popular Baby Names by Birth Year *Population & Growth By Decade *Famous South Dakotan's By Birth

 

Everything you'd ever want to know about South Dakota, and so much more! Interested in learning about a different state? Make sure to check out the states currently covered in the 'Think You Know Your States' book series! Currently covered states include Florida, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Maryland, Arizona, Idaho, and MississippI!(Book contains mildly violent subject matter in certain sections. Recommended for ages 10+, but is great for all ages with parental assistance and guidance)

• Language: English
• Publisher: Chelsea Falin
• Release date: Jul 23, 2019
• ISBN: 9798201441272

Book preview

Think You Know Your States?

Vol 8

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By: Chelsea Falin

With: Victoria Hammond

This book is dedicated to the loving memory of Vikki Shelton (1966-2009). It is certain that nothing would be possible without her.

I would also like to donate this book to my loving daughter, Vikki Hammond, and my handsome son, Jack Foster. Also, to all of those who have ever supported my writing efforts: Brandi Ellison, Donnie Ellison, Daddy Darrell, Sharon, my West Virginian cousins, and to all of you wonderful readers out there!

PART ONE:

SOUTH DAKOTA FACTS

General State Facts

*South Dakota is the 16th largest state in terms of size.

*The state of South Dakota boasts more shoreline than the state of Florida.

*The official state tree of South Dakota is the Black Hills Spruce.

*The state’s highest point is located at Black Elk Peak, which rises 7,242 feet above sea level.

*South Dakota’s official state mineral is the Rose Quartz.

*The official state Gemstone is the Fairburn Agate.

*While the official state nickname of South Dakota is The Mount Rushmore State, it is also unofficial nicknamed The Land of Infinite Variety and The Coyote State.

*South Dakota’s official state fossil is the Triceratops.

*The Pasque is South Dakota’s official state flower. 

*Houdek is South Dakota’s official state soil.

*The official state dessert is Kuchen.

*The official state song is Hail, South Dakota!

*South Dakota’s state motto is Under God, the people rule.

*South Dakota’s state slogan is Great Faces. Great Places.

*Although there has been a decrease in recent years, agriculture is still a dominating industry for the people of South Dakota. The state routinely ranks among the top ten states in the production of hay, sunflowers, rye, honey, soybeans, corn, wheat, and cattle.