The 50 States Books

In 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming and the nation’s capital to discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, cities, nature, and historic events that have helped make America what it is today. You'll also get an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents. Ghost towns, swamp tours, the center of the universe…bacon donuts, brainy berries, salmon jerky…The French Fry King, The Mother of Oregon, The Queen of Blues…be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty, and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of fact-filled maps . On each wonderful map, find: A welcome box with a short introduction to the state Key facts , including the capital; state bird, flower, and tree; and statehood order State icons celebrating the state’s people, places, and history Six inspiring people who have a connection to the state Region spotlight bubbles to allow you to discover more about one particular place A moments to remember box with a list of significant dates and their events in the state’s history Each state’s map also contains information about which states it neighbors , its bodies of water and borders , as well as where it is situated in the country . Did you know that while Hawaii shares its border with no one, both Missouri and Tennessee border eight other states? Many state parks , battlefields , national forests , and reservations are also included to inspire you to respect and explore the great outdoors. So pack your bags and say later ‘gator…the great States await! Also available from the 50 States series: The 50 States , 50 Cities of the U.S.A. , The 50 States: Activity Book , The 50 States: Fun Facts , 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States , and I Spy the 50 States .

Pack your bags and take the journey of a lifetime with this fun-filled activity book packed with maps, wildlife, people and places unique to America’s 50 states. In this summer companion to the popular smash-hit The 50 States , you can enjoy: State trivia Word puzzles Drawing activities Matching exercises Prompts to imagine your own state A double-sided fold-out map More than 50 stickers Bitesize information and awesome facts about the people, places, and animals that make each state an adventure Perfect anywhere, anytime, at home or on the move—whether you’re traveling the 50 states or not! The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: The 50 States , The 50 States: Fun Facts , 50 Cities of the U.S.A. , 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States , 50 Maps of the World , 50 Adventures in the 50 States , 50 Maps of the World Activity Book , Only in America! , and We Are the 50 States .

Part of the best-selling 50 States series of books and activities, The 50 States: Fun Facts celebrates the people, animals, vehicles, food, places, and events unique to America’s 50 states—with a 24-piece puzzle map of the United States included to top off the adventure. Did you know that Connecticut’s state insect, the praying mantis, can turn its head nearly all the way around? Or that every year the Iowa State Fair creates a 600-pound butter cow? Each colorfully illustrated spread covers a different category and features 50 boxes, each representing a state and describing in a picture and words one special thing it is known for. The categories: Animals Things that go People Places Festivals and cultural events “See if you can spot…” boxes challenge you to take a closer look and sturdy cardboard pages make this book perfect for little hands to flip through again and again. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: The 50 States , The 50 States: Activity Book , 50 Cities of the U.S.A. , 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States , 50 Maps of the World , 50 Adventures in the 50 States , 50 Maps of the World Activity Book , Only in America! , and We Are the 50 States .

From Anchorage to Washington D.C., take a trip through America’s well-loved cities with this unique A-Z like no other, lavishly illustrated and annotated with key cultural icons, from famous people and inventions to events, food, and monuments. Explore skyscraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks, and city parks of the United States of America and discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, culture, and diversity that have helped make America what it is today. Cities include Anchorage • Atlanta • Austin • Baltimore • Birmingham • Boise • Boston • Burlington • Charleston • Charlotte • Cheyenne • Chicago • Cleveland • Columbus • Denver • Detroit • Hartford • Honolulu • Houston • Indianapolis • Jacksonville • Kansas City • Las Vegas • Little Rock • Los Angeles • Louisville • Memphis • Miami • Milwaukee • Minneapolis-St. Paul • Nashville • New Orleans • New York • Newark • Newport • Oklahoma City • Philadelphia • Phoenix • Pittsburgh • Portland, ME • Portland, OR • Rapid City • Salt Lake City • San Francisco • Santa Fe • Seattle • St. Louis • Tucson • Virginia Beach • Washington, D.C. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: The 50 States , The 50 States: Activity Book , The 50 States: Fun Facts , 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States , 50 Maps of the World , 50 Adventures in the 50 States , 50 Maps of the World Activity Book , Only in America! , and We Are the 50 States .

Meet 50 trailblazers who made the United States what it is today in this gorgeously illustrated biography book. With one trailblazer from every state , you'll discover how Rosa Parks from Alabama fought for civil rights, how Barack Obama from Hawaii proved an African-American could be President, how Joe Biden from Delaware protected women from domestic violence, and how Betty Ford from Michigan improved treatment for drug addiction. Each spread features a timeline of the trailblazer's life, key facts about their achievements, and how their trailblazing continues today . By honoring people who strove in the areas of equal rights , feminism , and environmentalism/conservation , this fact-packed book celebrates what makes America great, then and now. Alabama : Rosa Parks; Alaska : Margaret Murie; Arizona : Cesar Chavez; Arkansas : All-American Redheads (women's basketball team); California : Colin Kaepernick; Colorado : Corky Gonzales; Connecticut : Rebecca Lobo; Delaware : Joe Biden; Florida : Emma Gonzalez; Georgia : Jackie Robinson; Hawaii : Barack Obama; Idaho : Marilyn Schuler; Illinois : Betty Friedan; Indiana : Eugene V. Debs; Iowa : Carrie Chapman Catt; Kansas : William Allen White; Kentucky : Muhammad Ali; Louisiana : Norris Henderson; Maine : Dorothea Dix; Maryland : Thurgood Marshall; Massachusetts : W.E.B. DuBois; Michigan : Betty Ford; Minnesota : Maya Moore; Mississippi : Myrlie Evers-Williams; Missouri : Michael Harrington; Montana : Barbara Ehrenreich; Nebraska : Susette La Flesche; Nevada : Velma Bronn Johnson; New Hampshire : Doris Haddock; New Jersey : Paul Robeson; New Mexico : Notah Begay; New York : Margaret Sanger; North Carolina : Jessica McDonald; North Dakota : Dave Archambault; Ohio : LeBron James; Oklahoma : Woody Guthrie; Oregon : Lola Baldwin; Pennsylvania : Rachel Carson; Rhode Island : Marjorie van Vliet; South Carolina : Sarah and Angelina Grimke; South Dakota : Hubert Humphrey; Tennessee : Hattie Caraway; Texas : Lyndon Johnson; Utah : David Nelson; Vermont : Clarina I.H. Nichols; Virginia : Mildred Loving; Washington : Jenny Durkan; West Virginia : Debbie Null; Wisconsin : Robert LaFollette; Wyoming : Harriet Elizabeth Byrd The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: Only in America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, and The 50 States.

50 Maps of the World is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any young travel lover, map maestro, or geography genius. Spanning the world from Spain to Singapore, Colombia to Canada, Turkey to Tanzania, discover all you need to know about some of the most awesome places on Earth. Geography , history , and culture spill from the pages in this luxuriously illustrated treasure trove of travel knowledge. Each two-page spread is dedicated to a different country, providing both quick-fire facts and the chance to delve deeper into what makes every nation unique. Natural wonders, bustling metropolises, storied pasts, and cultural icons are all presented in expert detail by a pair of experienced explorers. Meet our earliest ancestors in Ethiopia , marvel at Machu Picchu in Peru , and visit the floating villages of Cambodia in this colorful guide to 50 fascinating countries. Each spread includes dozens of spotlighted locations , a timeline of the nation’s history, and introductions to the people who have helped shape it. With the expertise of Ben Handicott ( Hello Atlas , Atlas of Adventures: Wonders of the World ) and Kalya Ryan , alongside the stunning illustrations of Sol Linero ( The 50 States , 50 Cities of the U.S.A. ), experience the diversity of our world like never before . 50 Maps of the World reimagines what maps can be, providing not just a geographical fact fest but a vivid insight into the history, culture, and wildlife that shape our living world. It is the perfect gift for young globetrotters and armchair travelers alike. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, and The 50 States.

Be brave and set your spirit free on an exciting journey across the U.S. of A, taking in 50 incredible adventures! From the award-winning author of National Parks of the USA , Kate Siber , this stunning book showcases an amazing adventure activity to try in every single state. 50 Adventures in the 50 States features gripping outdoors activities, vividly illustrated and described alongside fascinating facts about the nature and geography of each activity location – the very best the U.S.A. has to offer budding young adventurers! Each adventure is illustrated with a beautiful, poster-worthy image , with pull-out facts about how the adventure activity is accomplished and key information about the area’s natural and cultural highlights . Activities range from the high-octane, such as wind surfing the Gulf Coast in Texas or canyoneering in Utah, to the magical and inspiring, such as soaking in natural hot springs in Idaho, stargazing from a train in Nevada and witnessing the synchronous firefly displays in Tennessee. Wonder at the beauty as you: Walk on an active glacier in Alaska Climb the highest peak in the Northeast in New Hampshire Horseback ride through ancient canyons with a Navajo guide in Arizona Surf the iconic Venice Beach in California This book is to be pored over and treasured by aspiring adventurers – be they children or adults! The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, and The 50 States.

In this interactive companion to 50 Maps of the World , you’ll find trivia quizzes, search-and-find challenges, spot-the-difference games, and so much more—with over 50 stickers! Geography , history , and culture spill from the pages in this luxuriously illustrated activity book. Bite-size information and awesome facts about the regions accompany each activity, with stickers to get creative with at the back of the book. Spanning the world from Spain to Singapore, Colombia to Canada, Turkey to Tanzania, take on super-fun activities and puzzles as you discover more about the most incredible places on Earth . This activity-packed round-the-world trip includes: Search-and-find challenges Spot-the-difference games Code-breaker challenges Word searches Matching games Crosswords Trivia quizzes 50+ stickers Perfect for globetrotters and armchair travelers alike, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book is an essential addition to the bookshelf of any travel lover, map maestro, or geography genius. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, and The 50 States.

A state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs, and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A. Only in America explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer. Visit the city of Dinosaur, drop by the Pizza Museum, find out where it is illegal to feed a pig without a permit, and check out the world’s only “carhenge” (that’s right, Stonehenge reconstructed using cars). Among many other marvels, discover: The longest gum wrapper chain (over 20 miles!) Which state has the highest ratio of cows to humans in the country The origin of shoo-fly pie, a molasses cake baked in a pie crust The world’s largest (fake) bug, a 58-foot blue termite Where “dinner” means lunch and “supper” means dinner Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Berry-Rhys in a bold graphic art style that evokes vintage Americana, the book is arranged state by state , giving key facts about each and presenting an alternative and hilarious look at quirky phenomena that are truly only in America. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, and The 50 States.

Play your way through the U.S. of A with the ​Only in America! Activity Book , which takes you from Alaska to Alabama via the strangest facts, the biggest foods, the craziest events, and plenty of super-fun puzzles, games, and challenges to boot. This one-of-a-kind activity book takes you on an exploration of the weird and wonderful 50 states, celebrating the people, places and cultures that make America unique . Inside, you will find crosswords , word searches , mazes , quizzes , coloring , and so much more. Each activity is themed around a different facet of the Freaky Fifty, and every page is fit to burst with unbelievable trivia . Where else but America would you find Einstein’s eyeballs and the world’s smallest cat? The answer is: in this book! The Only in America! Activity Book is a wild ride through the States as you’ve never seen them before, and the perfect pairing of did-you-know facts with fun, engrossing activities to test your creativity, problem-solving, and general knowledge. This book makes an ideal gift for 6- to 10-year-olds on those long road trips , school breaks , or simply afternoons at home . The states await! Grab your pen and your coloring pencils, get stuck in, and discover firsthand what makes you say, “Only in America!” If you love this activity book, check out the original Only in America! , the essential guide to all that’s odd and awesome in the USA. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, and The 50 States.