Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Maine, and includes ideas for classroom assignments.

Provides the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Pine Tree State, also includes state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more.

"The beloved Atlantic Puffin was nearly extinct, till some enterprising scientists came to its rescue... Gail Gibbons introduces readers to the fascinating lives of puffins and puffin conservation. Puffins along the coast of Maine were once hunted to near-extinction. Now, through a careful breeding program, scientists eagerly await the puffins' return each year to hatch their young. With cheerful illustrations and clear text, Gail Gibbons explains...