The booklet presents information on Nevada's history and geography which can be incorporated into social studies or history courses on the elementary or junior high level. There are eight chapters. Chapter I discusses symbolism in the state's emblems, (its seal, flag, flower, bird, and song). Maps and brief histories of each of the state's 17 counties are presented in Chapter II. Chapters III and IV present factual statements in outline form about Nevada's mountains, rivers, lakes, climate, geological sights, soils, and rock formations. These stress the uniqueness of the state's geography. Chapter V describes state parks and recreational areas. Chapter VI presents factual information on a variety of topics such as the arrival of the first cars, fire departments, and telephones; and about famous events such as fires and presidential visits. Chapters VII and VIII review plant and animal life native to the state. Each chapter contains short fill-in-the-blank tests to review the content. Answers are given at the end of the booklet. (AV)