Maine is a beautiful place, with dramatic scenery and an abundance of unspoiled land. Its cities are clean and safe and have a small-town feel. Residents of New Hampshire, the Granite state, pride themselves on their independence and self-reliance. This small state plays a large role in the politics of presidential elections every four years. Vermont was the first new state to join the U.S. after the thirteen original colonies gained independence from Great Britain. Today, it is best known for its dairy farms and ski resorts. This book in the LET'S EXPLORE THE STATES series provides information about these three enticing states, from their geography, history, and government to their economy, population demographics, and major cities.