NCW Libraries

Find out the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Evergreen State! We'll explore Washington's scenic coasts, lush parks, iconic landmarks, and rich history. The Washington by Map feature shows where you'll find all the places covered in the book. A special section provides quick state facts such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in Washington.

Presents basic information about Washington, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Provides a portrait of the Columbia River, its geographical features and wildlife, its people and communities, and its trade and industry.

When Russell Wilson played for the University of Wisconsin, many people thought he was too short to be a starting quarterback in the National Football League (NFL). But he proved these doubters wrong. This Seattle Seahawks quarterback led his team to victory in his very first season, winning the 2014 Super Bowl. Football fans cheer his passing power and leadership skills.

An account of how and why Mount St. Helens erupted in May 1980 and the destruction it caused, and a discussion of the return of life to that area.

A history of Washington with information about the role of ethnic minorities and women in the historical development of the state.

Based on a true story originally written by one of the survivors, Neta Lohnes Frazier' s account of seven children traveling westward still has the power to astonish. In the 1840s, the Sager family set off on the Oregon Trail, a dangerous and adventure-filled journey. Tragedy struck when both the mother and father succumbed to fever, orphaning the youngsters- one just a newborn. The entire wagon train adopted them, until they arrived at the Whitman...

History of the river from 1805 to the present. Grades 6-8.