Delaware

Delaware book cover — DELAWARE The First State BY JOHN HAMILTON Abdo Daughters An imprint of Abdo Publishing abdopublishing com

Delaware — page 1 — DELAWARE THE Old State House FIRST STATE Delaware Delaware is the second smallest state Measured north and south it is only 95 miles 153 km long But this little state is often called The Small Wonder It stands tall in United States history After the American Revolution in 1787 it was the first state to vote yes to ratify the U S Constitution That is why its official nickname is The First State Today Delaware residents have higher than average incomes The state's businesses are some of the most productive in the country Small farms stand side by side with giant corporations Chemical maker DuPont has been in Delaware for more than 200 years The state is also filled with natural beauty from forests and wetlands to sandy beaches and rolling hills It is no surprise people like to visit Delaware There's something for everyone in The Small Wonder People enjoy 6 miles 10 km of white sand beach bordering the Atlantic Ocean at Cape Henlopen State Park DELAWARE

Delaware — page 2 — A tall ship sails past the Delaware East End Breakwater Lighthouse just offshore from Lewes Delaware Established in 1885 the lighthouse sits at the end of an artificial breakwater made of 835 000 tons 757 499 metric tons of

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