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"At the first annual 'states party,' Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Florida, who switches spots with Minnesota, is freezing in the frosty northern climate, and Minnesota hasn't brought sunscreen and is getting an awful sunburn. Will...
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Presents information about each of the fifty states of the U.S., covering the origin of the names--often from Native American words--as well as the unofficial and official nicknames, the year each was granted statehood, and unique details about the geography and characteristics of the land.
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Why don't people from New England pronounce their 'R's? How come some Pennsylvania Amish use cell phones? How did Northern Californians get so liberal? The clues are right on the map. Brian Unger hits the road, makes irreverent observations about how people think, speak, and act, and discovers their surprising connections to geography. With its crooked lines and odd breaks, the outline of America is a puzzle to be solved.
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"Which state in the USA has about 100,000 glaciers? Which one boasts the largest national park? Which one is called the Lone Star State? Discover the answers to these intriguing questions and more in this illustrated reference guide to the 50 states of the USA...Stop at each state in this guide to learn about the different peoples who live in it, and find out about its history, geography, natural wonders, animals, cultures, cities, and landmarks....
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"Welcome to the wild and wonderful United States of America! From Alabama and Arizona to Wyoming and Wisconsin, this travel activity book for kids is an engaging and educational guided tour of America. Did you know Californian surfers invented skateboarding, so they had something to do when there were no waves? And that Holiday World in Santa Claus, Ind., was the world’s first theme park?" --publisher's website
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Audisee® eBooks with Audio combine professional narration and text highlighting to engage reluctant readers! Camila and her brother, Carlos, are going on a road trip with their parents! They're driving all the way from their home in Austin, Texas, to visit their granddad in Louisiana. Along the way, they collect state quarters and learn fun facts about states from Alaska to Rhode Island. Ride along as they discover all the things that make states...
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"Discover the local delicacies enjoyed by each state’s residents, and the unique traditions and celebrations that have been born on and brought to America’s shores. Brush up on key stats and facts about each state’s population, and learn about the powerful history of the people of this one nation, indivisible, the United States." --publisher's website.
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"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)"--Amazon....
12) Our fifty states
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Describes the history, population, geography, and other aspects of the individual states of the United States.
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Every state has a shape and every line has a story to tell. This is a quiz show about what really divides the states and how those rivalries have shaped the nation and its people. This season, Brian Unger hits the road to uncover the history hidden in our map through man-on-the-street quizzes and head-to-head competitions that reveal the surprising history of places we thought we knew.
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Meet the 50 states in 50 iconic words for things ranging from proud mascots to colorful quirks. Delicious foods, amazing animals, storied skyscrapers ... it's all here in The 50 States in 50 Words , helping 3-5-year-olds celebrate each state in one small way. Younger kids will love recognizing the tiny critters and big, bright sights from their state and beyond, while older readers will find a memorable fact on every page. Starting in Alabama and...
15) Michigan
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From fishing and boating on the Great Lakes to celebrating US industrial history, there's a lot to see and do in Michigan. This state lies in the Midwest. Michigan introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places.
17) Puerto Rico
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"From the Carnival celebration in Ponce to El Yunque National Forest, there's a lot to see and do in Puerto Rico. This island territory lies in the Caribbean. Puerto Rico introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places." --publisher's website.
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" Most Americans pay little attention to the massive number of elections that occur at the state level every year. Yet cumulatively, a party's success in state-level races across the country can produce major shifts in policymaking and governance. That is precisely what has happened in the US since 2010. In a wave election that year, the Republican Party began their ascendancy in state-level elections, and by 2016 had solidified their dominance. The...
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"In the wake of Trump’s presidency, Republican-led states have joined in an alarming assault on our democratic system. But the drift toward authoritarianism in red states has far deeper roots. We now have a country where tens of millions of people live under regimes that have spent years starving education and health care, empowering polluters, engaging in voter suppression, and neglecting their citizens’ well-being in the interest of cutting...
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