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Author: Kenneth C. Davis
Which Texas leader cried, "Remember the Alamo"? Where
in Kentucky can you find eyeless fish and blind beetles?
What Minnesotan was so big that he used a pine tree
to brush his beard?
Every state boasts a special claim to fame -- whether
for its rich history, natural splendor, advancement
of the arts, or other unique contribution to American
life. Check out what's said about the place you call
home -- and learn surprising facts about the rest of
the country.
In this delightfully designed and illustrated book,
Davis's lively question-and-answer format gives you
lots of fascinating information. You're guaranteed
to impress parents, shock friends, and even stump teachers!
From Publishers Weekly
Kenneth C. Davis, author of the bestselling Don't
Know Much About series for adults, has adapted the
concept in a group of books for younger readers.
Using his signature approach of presenting facts
in a q&a format, Don't Know Much About the 50
States begins with a picture of the American flag
and an explanation of the 13 stripes. Each of the
50 states get its own page, with a drawing of the
state and five facts, and a few warrant a spread
(California, New York, Texas). Serious questions
("How many United States presidents were born
in Ohio?" [Seven]) share space with jauntier
queries ("I'm big, I'm green, I'm America's
Welcome Queen. Who am I?" [New York's Statue
of Liberty]). Endpapers unite all of the states and
list the original 13 colonies.
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Ages 9-12
$15.95 (hardcover)
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| DON'T KNOW MUCH ABOUT GEOGRAPHY:
Everything You Need to Know About the World but Never
Learned |
$14.00 (hardcover)
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