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Are you ready to learn some facts today?
Have you ever taken a vacation to Montana before? Maybe you
live there? Whichever it may be, you can learn some cool facts about Montana
here! Joey and Jinger absolutely love to learn facts about all of the different
states in the United States. They would like me to share some of those facts
with you! So, each and every Thursday, I will be posting facts about each of
the fifty states in the United States. The states will be done in alphabetical
order! Last week we posted facts about Missouri. This week we are posting facts
about Montana. The countdown is on only 24 more states to blog about! Yippie!
Did you know that Montana was the forty-first (41st)
state to join the union? Yep, that is correct! Montana officially joined the
union on November 8, 1889! Montana is located in the Northwestern region of the
United States. Montana is bordered by four (4) states: North Dakota, South
Dakota, Wyoming, and Idaho. Montana also borders Canda. Montana is the fourth (4th)
largest state in the United States. Montana is one of the biggest states. There
are about 1,104,271 people that live in the state of Montana.
Montana famous person alert:
Did you know that John Robert Horner (Jack Horner) was born in Shelby, Montana? John Robert Horner is an American paleontologist that studies dinosaurs. A paleontologist is a scientist who studies fossils. John Robert Horner is best known for being a technical advisor on the first five Jurassic Park movies.
Here is a cool page all about Montana and you can even check out
the dinosaur discoveries: Click here with your parent/caretaker's permission.
Share a fact about a famous person that was born in your
state?
Facts about Montana:
1. A few things Montana is known for are: its Natural
minerals, wildlife, and the snowcapped mountains. A few of the nicknames for
the state of Montana are: the Big Sky Country, the Treasure State, and the Land
of Shining Mountains. The Montana state motto is Oro y Plata. The motto is a Spanish
phrase which means, Gold and Silver. The Montana state motto was adopted in 1865.
The abbreviation for Montana is MT.
2. The capital of Montana is Helena. Helena officially
became the capital of Montana sometime in 1875. Helena has an estimated
population of about 32,655 people.
3. The state bird of Montana is the Western meadowlark. The
Western meadowlark was chosen as the state bird for Montana on March 14, 1931.
The Western meadowlarks have a bright beautiful yellow color on its neck,
underneath, and chest area. It also has a black v shape on its chest area. They
have a mixture of black, brown, and a creamy grey coloring on their backs,
tails, and wings.
4. The Montana official state flower is the Bitterroot flower. The Bitterroot is a perennial herb.
The Bitterroot starts to flower in the months of May and June. The flowers
don’t last long though. The Bitterroot is a very pretty flower. The Montana Bitterroot
became Montana’s official state flower on February 27, 1895.
5. Montana’s state flag was officially adopted in 1905. Montana’s
state flag has a blue background with the Montana’s state seal on it and the
word Montana written in yellow coloring above the seal.
6. Some crops that are grown in Montana are: apples, barley,
cherries, lentils, peas, and wheat.
7. Some cool places to visit while in Montana are: the
Yellow Stone National Park, the Lewis & Clark Caverns State Park located in
Jefferson County, MT., and the Glacier National Park.
8. Some animals that live in Montana are: antelope, bison,
black bears, coyotes, elk, grizzly bears, and wolves.
9. Montana can get very hot and very cold depending on the
time of year. The hottest temperature ever recorded in Montana was 117 degrees
Fahrenheit in Medicine Lake, Montana on July 5, 1937. The coldest temperature
ever recorded in Montana was -70 degrees (70 degrees below zero) Fahrenheit in Rogers
Pass, Montana on January 20, 1954.
Share a cool fact about Montana with us?
Get your free printable Montana worksheet here:
Visit my printables section for a wide selection of
worksheets and coloring sheets!
Books about Montana:
1. Montana for Kids: The Story of Our State by Allen Morris
Jones
2. Good Night Montana by Adam Gamble
3. Montana: Discover Pictures and Facts About Montana For
Kids! by Bold Kids
4. Wise Animal Handbook Montana by Kate B. Jerome
Parents/caretakers be sure books are child friendly before
reading them to your child/children.
Tune in next week to learn some really cool
facts about Nebraska! Thank you for reading my post!! “Just one small positive
thought in the morning can change your whole day.”-Dalai Lama
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I'm Mimi, the author of the JOEY SAVES THE
DAY! book series. I love reading and writing. I homeschool my two youngest
children. My 15-year-old daughter illustrated the books and will illustrate all
the rest of them in the series. She started illustrating the series when she
was 14 years old. She loves to draw. She is learning as she goes. Her dream is
to one day be a famous illustrator and a fantasy book writer. Children and adults
everywhere will love these books. The story and illustrations within the pages
of the books will put a big smile on your face and your child will be delighted
as you read them the books. The illustrations are adorable and the story is
super cute. You don’t want to miss out on the opportunity to own this
collection of adorable books! All five of the books are available at Amazon,
Barnes and Noble, Target, Walmart, and Books A Million.
1. JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT DAYCARE
Joey helps his friend Delilah feel happy by doing silly things to make her laugh during her first day at daycare.
2. JOEY SAVES THE DAY! AT MEMAW’S
Joey helps his Memaw find something she is missing and its right there in plain sight. Some of us have done this before!
3. JOEY SAVES THE DAY! THE MISSING TEDDY BEAR
Joey helps his sister find her missing teddy bear.
4. JOEY SAVES THE DAY! LOST AT THE ZOO
Joey 's father gets lost while they are visiting the seven continents at the zoo.
5. Santa's Rainbow Reindeer
Harry and Holly Jingles introduce us to Santa's Rainbow Reindeer. Learn about them one by one. The story is delightful and fun!
6. Where, Oh, Where, Could My Dinosaur Be?
A little boy misplaces his stuffed dinosaur and needs your
help to find it. Join the little boy on his hunt through his house to find his
missing dinosaur. This book will stimulate your child's imagination. It will
help teach them left and right learning and basic rhyming.
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DeleteI love reading your blogs about the states. They’re so informative. I learn quite a lot. Your Joey books are amazing. I have them all. The Rainbow Reindeer is so cherry and colorful. It is a wonderful story and all the illustrations are amazing.Thank you for publishing them.
ReplyDeleteAwe thank you so very much and you are welcome! I'm glad you like my books and blog posts. After the states are finished I will be posting facts about each of the Presidents of the United States. I hope you continue reading my post. Enjoy!
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