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LET'S Travel to the USA!
Geography: North America, bordering both the North Atlantic Ocean and the North Pacific Ocean, between Canada and Mexico
Climate: mostly temperate, but tropical in Hawaii and Florida, arctic in Alaska, semiarid in the great plains west of the Mississippi River, and arid in the Great Basin of the southwest; low winter temperatures in the northwest are ameliorated occasionally in January and February by warm chinook winds from the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains
Terrain: vast central plain, mountains in west, hills and low mountains in east; rugged mountains and broad river valleys in Alaska; rugged, volcanic topography in Hawaii
Capital: Washington DC
USA In the Spotlight
Frommer's USA (Frommer's Complete)
Amazon Price: $18.97 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $25.99
Frommer's USA is the perfect resource for domestic travelers looking to explore America, taking you all the way from the beaches of Hawaii to the theaters of New York City to the rugged Rocky Mountains. The guide includes information on destinations in all 50 states.
Gift Basket offers a range of delicious, 100% American food
USA Gift Basket - Classic (3.7 Pound) by igourmet.com
Amazon Price: $69.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
This classic gift basket offers a range of delicious, 100% American food. Shelburne Farms 2 Year Farmhouse Cheddar: Award winning VT. cheese, noted for its sophisticated, rich flavor that leaves hints of maple and apple. (1/2 lb.) Vella Special Select Dry Monterey Jack: Sweet and nutty in flavor with hints of cocoa and pepper. Made in CA. (1/2 lb.) Atalanta Blue: A smooth crumbly blue from WI. (1/2 lb.) Chocolate Capri Log by Westfield Farm: Semi-sweet chocolate goat cheese is unusual and highly addictive. Made in MA. (5 oz.) Pickled Okra: Pickled Southern treat made by Prissys of Vidalia, GA. (16 oz.) Grandma Jones' Pepper Jam: Unique blend of sugar, spices, and peppers made in PA. (10.25 oz.) Bremner Wafers: Delectable wafers from CO. (4 oz.) Koppers Colossal Malted Milk Balls: Huge in size, they have the original malted milk flavor you have been craving. Made in NYC.
New - released March 2008
USA (Country Guide)
Amazon Price: $19.13 (as of 10/07/2008)
In This Guide:
25 authors, 613 days on the road, 67,774 miles drives, four Elvis impersonators spotted
Special full-color national parks and USA's highlights chapter
Interviews with locals from every nook and cranny of the country
Expanded road-trip, activities, cultural and green-travel coverage plus heaps of itineraries.
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Digital Picture Frame
Portable USA 10.4-Inch Digital Picture Frame (PU10W)
Amazon Price: $157.03 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $249.99
An elegant wooden frame that can show off your digital pictures and mpeg4 movies on a bright crystal clear, large 10.4" screen by simply adding a memory card from your camera. It's the brightest way to display your digital photos.
Release Date: 11/14/2006
USA National Parks
National Parks USA - From the Pacific yo the Atlantic
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
Accompany us visiting the great national parks of the USA and see the most famous wonders of the continent. Yellow Stone Park, Bryce Canyon, Yosemite Park, Monument Valley and the Everglades are just a few highlights. From the Pacific to the Atlantic Starting in Hawaii we cross the United States on a journey from coast to coast viewing the most fascinating sights on the North American continent
Links
- Information USA
- Information USA is an authoritative resource for foreign audiences seeking information about American society, political processes, official U.S. policies and culture.
- Glass Ceiling on DataLine
- DataLine engages people online about both corporate and academic glass ceiling lawsuits in America to enable interest and support for some of the plaintiffs whose cases we have followed
- HerStory
- Interdisciplanary, activity-oriented curriculum captures the 150-year struggle of American women for the vote; includes awareness activities, cooperative learning, writing, art, music and drama.
- Outward Bound USA
- Outward Bound is a non-profit educational organization with five core programs that change lives, build teams, and transform schools. We deliver adventure in the wilderness, urban settings, workrooms, and classrooms to help students achieve their possibilities, and to inspire them to serve others and care for the world around them.
- Ms. Foundation For Women
- A national, multi-issue, public women's fund that supports the efforts of women and girls to govern their own lives and influence the world around them. The Foundation funds and assists women's self-help organizing efforts, and pursues changes in public consciousness, law, philanthropy and social policy. The Ms. Foundation directs resources to break down barriers based on race, class, age, disability, sexual orientation, and culture.
- American Civil Liberties Union: Women's Rights
- Information on the ACLU's Women's Rights Project as well as related news and links.
- The Liz Library
- Editorials and research links on women's rights. Includes sections on religion, the father's rights movement, the suffrage movement and other events in American history, and John Gray.
- Some good sites which will help students
- links to website concerning womens' rights
- South Carolina National Organization for Women
- State chapter of NOW; includes city chapter information and links to useful sites for advancing feminist issues, such as prevention of domestic violence and getting more women elected to office.
- SOME GOOD BOOKS ON WOMEN RIGHTS
- Refers to some good books on women's rights
- The Ladies of Liberty
- Defend and demand reproductive and sexual rights. Events, news, how to get involved.
Travel Links
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USA Maps
Michelin USA (Michelin Map)
Amazon Price: $8.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
List Price: $8.95
Photos
The Pot of Gold at t...
Ruffles in nature's...
Sunrise over Utah
Walker Center
Lost and Found
Tunnel vision
Salt Lake City Hall
In the saddle
A view worth risking...
Scraping the sky
A David vs. Goliath...
Alpine 'Skycraper'
History Links
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A Travelers Guide to the USA Eastern and Western States
Amazon Price: $24.95 (as of 10/07/2008)
Globe Trekker: New England USA
Amazon Price: $17.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
The Yesterday Machine
Amazon Price: $12.99 (as of 10/07/2008)
Politics
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"Since 1994, this has been the internet's most
comprehensive listing of states and cities offering information on travel,
tourism, and relocation. We offer detailed city guides as well as official and
independent city and state websites."
USA
Cities Online - Site contains an extensive listing of USA cities with some
information on many of them.
Weather Links
For USA Cities - Web site indicates links for over 1,500 USA cities and
additional information on those cities.
Monthly
Climate Profiles For 320 USA Cities from BestPlaces.Net
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USA Cities from BestPlaces.Net
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Cities Crime Data from BestPlaces.Net
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Cost of Living Between Two Cities from BestPlaces.Net
USA
Cities and State Capitals - City information here, but also links to
newspapers and online newspapers in each city.
Official
City Sites - Web site which lists USA States, cities within that state, and
a web link if the city maintains a web site.
Population
of USA Cities and USA States - Denmark web site, with population data from
around the world.
Population
of USA Cities and population data from historical records. Demographia web
site.
