WhatÆs tall in Texas? Big Tex! This iconic statue is more than 50 feet tall and has been displayed each year at the State Fair of Texas since 1952. America the Beautiful, Third Series, completely updates all 3,537,441 square miles of the United States and thousands of years of history-making it the perfect resource for class assignments! Look inside for: Updated State History, Geography, Government, People, and Economy Facts and Stats, Charts, Graphs, Maps, Timelines, and Traceable State Symbols for School Reports, "Wow Factor" Fun Facts, Faqs, and Travel Guide, A Project Room that's Packed with Ideas for Classroom Assignments Book jacket.