2. The Symbols of Arizona By Mrs. Evan’s Fourth Grade Class October 2005

3. Arizona’s flag & Capitol Did you know Arizona's State Capitol is in Phoenix? The Capitol is built with stone. The Capitol is now a museum. The flag was adopted in 1917. There are thirteen rays and they stand for the Colonies. The star in the middle stands for the copper mines. The rays are red and yellow. Well that’s what we know about AZ.

4. Cactus Wren The Cactus Wren became state bird in 1931. The Cactus Wren lives in the Arizona desert. Their nests are shaped like bulbs. They have many nests but, live in 1.

5. Cactus Wren Female wrens lay 4 to 5 eggs a year. They often live in cactuses. The needles protect them from enemies.

6. Ridge nose Rattlesnakes Lives in pine forests in Southeastern Arizona. The Ridge Nose Rattlesnake became Arizona’s state reptile in 1986. Ridge Nose Rattlesnakes are venomous. Venomous snakes have poisonous bites.. the ridge nose rattlesnake has different designs and pattern.

7. Seal was adopted in 1911. AZ is most important for businesses. Seal reminds us of government. Seal has river & dam. AZ adopted their motto in 1846. They kept this motto when the territory became a state.

8. Our State Mammal Our State mammal is the Ringtail. It became the state mammal in 1986. It can be about 30-43 (centimeters long) The Ringtail lives in dens. Their tails can be about 12-17 inches long. They eat bugs,snakes,and small mammals,and they also eat fruit and berries.

9. Paloverde tree The paloverde tree is the state tree Spanish word for green tree It became state tree in 1954 Grows 30 feet tall The bark is yellow- green It has little branches It doesn't grow leaves Grows well in the area

10. AZ’s State Flower Did you know:The Saguaro cactus blossom is AZ’s state flower. Color:White+yellow Grow:Sonora desert When became state flower:In 1931 Grows on:Saguaro cactus. Looks:Big white petals. Part of the Sonoran Desert is in: Southern Arizona