"Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Alabama in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Alabama? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.
Visit famous landmarks like the Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site. Meet important people like Helen Keller. Read about how Rosa Parks helped start the Montgomery bus boycott and where the first 911 call was ever made in the United States. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the Talladega Superspeedway and the Red Hills salamander. Not to mention Russell Cave National Monument, witness to over ten thousand years of human history!
Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled "At a Glance" section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Alabama."
"Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Puerto Rico in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Puerto Rico? introduces you to the place in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.
Visit famous landmarks like El Morro. Meet important people like Roberto Clemente. Explore the history of those who first called the islands home, the Taíno people. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of bomba music and the glowing waters of Mosquito Bay. Not to mention the plants and animals of the stunning El Yunque National Forest!
This audiobook has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Puerto Rico."
"Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Indiana in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Indiana? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.
Visit famous landmarks like the town of Santa Claus. Meet the six men from the state who have been elected vice president of the United States. Read about Indiana's rolling dunes along the coast of Lake Michigan. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the land of the Corn Belt and the Indy 500 auto race. Not to mention Hoosier basketball!
This audiobook has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Indiana."
"Dive into the history, geography, and culture of North Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is North Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.
Visit famous places like the Research Triangle. Meet infamous people like Blackbeard the pirate, who crashed his ship off of the Outer Banks. Learn about the Indigenous peoples who visited the Hardaway Site for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the most visited national park and the Wright brothers' first flight."
"Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Washington in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Washington? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.
Visit famous landmarks like Pike Place Market. Meet important people like Chief Si'ahl, the leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish Nations that the city of Seattle was named after. Learn about the eruption of Mount St. Helens. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the endangered Southern Resident orcas and the place where UPS was founded."
"Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New Jersey in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New Jersey? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.
Visit famous landmarks like the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Meet important people like inventor Thomas Edison. Learn about the state that saw more Revolutionary War battles than any other. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the Jersey Devil-and more diners than any other state!"
"Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Ohio with Who HQ! Learn about everything from its crucial positioning in the Civil War to the Ohio State University in this audiobook for young listeners.
From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!
Did you know that seven US presidents have been born in Ohio? Are you aware that the Ohio state flag is not a rectangle? Or that more than half of the state is made up of farmland? Including information on the region's many Indigenous groups, this book explores how Ohio is truly at the heart of it all, from its roots as the new American frontier to its legacy as the home of rock and roll."
"Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Illinois with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the origins of the blues, gospel, and jazz to the history of the Chicago World's Fair in this audiobook for young listeners.
From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!
Did you know Illinois was the first state to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment? Are you aware that the Chicago River flows backwards? Or that the state is home to President Barack Obama? Including information on the Cahokia region and early French settlers, this book on Illinois history and culture will engage all listeners, from the story of why the northern border of Illinois was altered twice to the deadly Great Chicago Fire."
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