Ann Graham Gaines - Kentucky

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Names: Gaines, Ann. | McGeveran, William. | Boehme, Gerry.

Title: Kentucky / Ann Graham Gaines, William McGeveran, and Gerry Boehme. Description: New York : Cavendish Square Publishing, 2017. | Series: It's my state! | Includes bibliographical references and index. | Description based on print version record and CIP data provided by publisher; resource

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Identifiers: LCCN 2016000174 (print) | LCCN 2015051337 (ebook)

ISBN 9781627132008 (ebook) | ISBN 9781627131988 (library bound) Subjects: LCSH: Kentucky-Juvenile literature.

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State Fossil: Brachiopod

Brachiopods are the fossilized shells of creatures that once lived in the oceans and seas. Although they resemble clams, brachiopods are a different group of animal. Most are now extinct. The region that became Kentucky used to be underwater, and many different types of brachiopods are embedded in the rocks.

State Bird: Cardinal

The cardinal lives in Kentucky throughout the year and sings nearly all year round. Male cardinals have bright red feathers, while females usually have brown feathers. Both have a jet-black mask, pronounced crest, and heavy bill. Cardinals eat seeds, small wild fruits, and insects.

State Flower: Goldenrod

The spiky, yellow blossoms of goldenrod can be found in many parts of Kentucky. Bison, commonly called buffalo, roamed freely in the region long ago, and they helped spread goldenrod across wide areas. The goldenrod seeds would stick to the animals' fur and fall off as the herds traveled.

State Horse: Thoroughbred

Kentucky is well known for its horse farms and Thoroughbred horses. These horses, which are raised mostly for racing, feed on the state's bluegrass fields. Adult Thoroughbreds can weigh more than 1,000 pounds (450 kilograms), and they measure about 5 feet (1.5 meters) from shoulder to ground.