Nebraska: The Cornhusker State

Nebraska: The Cornhusker State book cover — ENCYCLOPÆDIA Britannica DISCOVER AMERICA Nebraska The Cornhusker State CHICAGO LONDON NEW DELHI PARIS SEOUL SYDNEY TAIPEI TOKYO

Nebraska: The Cornhusker State — page 1 — 4 NEBRASKA INTRODUCTION Nebraska is a state of treeless prairies fertile croplands and grassy rolling plains It lies halfway between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans The Platte River flows across the state offering its waters for irrigation recreation and the production of hydroelectric power The Platte’s broad valley is an important transportation corridor linking eastern and western Nebraska It has provided a path for thousands of travelers throughout history The river is also indirectly responsible for the state’s name The Oto who were among the first Native Americans to live in the area named the Platte River Nebrathka which means flat water Nebraska is nicknamed the Cornhusker State after its main agricultural crop Corn harvesting and the removal of husks were once done by Nebraska’s Platte River is one source of irrigation water for the state’s farms hand Large cornfields wheat fields and vast grazing lands have earned Nebraska the reputation as one of the world’s best farming regions The capital of Nebraska is Lincoln Nebraska covers an area of 77,359 square miles Nebraska became the 37th state in the Union on March 1 1867 Corn grows on more than 8 million acres of land in Nebraska

Nebraska: The Cornhusker State

Nebraska: The Cornhusker State

Learn about the geography, culture, and climate of Nebraska.

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By: Britannica Digital Learning

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Published by: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.

9-12Age Range

7.1AR

30Pages

Cities & CulturesSubject

1070LLexile

15-30 minsReading Time

ZGuided Reading

ZFountas & Pinnell

80DRA

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