That paper on Tennessee is due tomorrow and you haven't started it yet. If the local library has locked its doors, log on and start learning. Encyclopedias At the library, your first stop for general information would probably be the encyclopedia shelf.
Online encyclopedias can also be helpful.
Some of the best information comes from the state itself. On California's official Web site, you'll find links on agriculture, education, business and more. The site was developed by governors' offices, state departments of tourism and departments of economic and community development. You'll also find state geography, links and trivia. The Internet Public Library provides an almanac of state information, including a comparative size and population chart.