Solely in America
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Solely in America! explores the
strangest claims to fame and the
most uncommon place names each state has to supply. Go to the town of Dinosaur, drop by the Pizza Museum, discover out the place it’s unlawful to feed a pig with no allow, and take a look at the world’s solely “carhenge” (that’s proper, Stonehenge reconstructed utilizing vehicles). Amongst many different marvels, uncover:
- The longest gum wrapper chain (over 20 miles!)
- Which state has the best ratio of cows to people within the nation
- The origin of shoo-fly pie, a molasses cake baked in a pie crust
- The world’s largest (pretend) bug, a 58-foot blue termite
- The place “dinner” means lunch and “supper” means dinner
Illustrated by the sensible Alan Berry-Rhys in a
daring graphic artwork model that evokes classic Americana, the e book is
organized state by state, giving key info about every and presenting an alternate and hilarious have a look at quirky phenomena which are actually solely in America.
The 50 States sequence of books for younger explorers celebrates the USA and the broader world with key info and enjoyable actions in regards to the folks, historical past, and pure environments that make every location inside them uniquely fantastic. Stunning illustrations, maps, and infographics convey the locations to colourful life.
Additionally out there from the sequence:
The 50 States,
The 50 States: Exercise Ebook,
The 50 States: Enjoyable Info,
50 Cities of the usA.,
50 Trailblazers of the 50 States,
50 Maps of the World,
50 Adventures within the 50 States,
50 Maps of the World Exercise Ebook, and
We Are the 50 States.
From the Writer
Solely in America!
Bizarre and Great
THE UNITED STATES IS LIKE NOWHERE ELSE ON THE PLANET. There are bustling cities, tropical seashores, rocky coastlines, snow-capped mountains, thick forests, windswept deserts, and wealthy farmland. The nation boasts an unlimited and diversified panorama and a “melting pot” of individuals. Immigrants from all around the world, along with the Indigenous nations, name the U.S. house. This distinctive jumble of geography and other people has given every of the 50 states (and the nation’s capital, Washington, D.C.) its personal distinct character and quirks.
Inside this e book, we spotlight the supersized objects, off-beat collections, head-scratching historical past, wacky world information, and unbelievable pure wonders from coast to coast. We honor every state’s oddball ingenuity and weird engineering feats. And we showcase the strangest monuments, quirkiest museums, and silliest festivals you by no means knew existed. (Belief us, there’s a neighborhood on the market that shares your similar fondness for a specific meals or uncommon passion!).
Along with the WEIRD, we have a good time the WONDERFUL—the folks and teams whose bravery and contributions to the nation make you say “wow!”
Be a part of us on a wacky street journey across the U.S., as we discover the sudden, the humorous, the awe-inspiring, and the superb. THE WEIRD AND WONDERFUL UNITED STATES AWAITS!
In FAST FACTS you may discover:
State Capital
Humorous Place Names
State Slang
State Quarter
Implausible Meals
Cool Innovations
Books
ARIZONA
Slip in your sun shades and hop within the pool, ’trigger it’s scorching, scorching, scorching in Arizona! The state boasts triple-digit temperatures, lower than 13 inches of rain a 12 months, and effectively over 200 days of shiny sunshine. In truth, Arizona is one in every of solely two states (the opposite’s Hawaii) that don’t participate in daylight saving time. Why not? They don’t want further hours of solar through the day! House to the well-known Grand Canyon, this Wild West state has unbelievable deserts, pink sandstone cliffs, cacti, and cloud-free skies.
Well-known for the legendary gunfight on the O.Okay. Corral, the Previous West city of TOMBSTONE has a graveyard known as “Boot Hill.” Outlaws who “died with their boots on” are buried right here.
There’s a FOREST MADE OF STONE! The Petrified Forest Nationwide Park is filled with fossilized logs courting again 225 million years.
The OSTRICH Competition in Chandler celebrates ostrich ranching, which was fashionable right here within the early 1900s.
Arizona has 13 species of RATTLESNAKE, greater than in every other state. A bunch of rattlesnakes is known as a rhumba!
ARIZONA
FUN FACTS
CAPITAL Phoenix
STATE SLANG • A CHUBASCO is a violent summer season rain with lightning and thunder.
The STATE QUARTER options the GRAND CANYON and a SAGUARO cactus. One of many Seven Pure Wonders of the World, the Grand Canyon is a mile-deep gorge sculpted by the mighty Colorado River.
FANTASTIC FOODS • The SONORAN DOG, a baconwrapped scorching canine lined in beans, chopped tomatoes, mayo, onions, and jalapeño sauce, is a well-liked avenue meals.
COOL INVENTIONS • When Clayton Jacobson II needed a “motorbike for the water,” he invented the JET SKI within the Nineteen Sixties.
BOOKS Stargirl by Jerry Spinelli • Weedflower by Cynthia Kadohata
Writer : Huge Eyed Editions (November 9, 2021)
Language : English
Hardcover : 112 pages
ISBN-10 : 0711262845
ISBN-13 : 978-0711262843
Studying age : 5 – 9 years
Grade degree : Kindergarten – 4
Merchandise Weight : 2.09 kilos
Dimensions : 10.35 x 0.65 x 12.5 inches
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