The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 Fact-Filled Maps!

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Product Details
Price
$30.00  $27.90
Publisher
Wide Eyed Editions
Publish Date
Pages
112
Dimensions
11.2 X 13.4 X 0.7 inches | 2.65 pounds
Language
English
Type
Hardcover
EAN/UPC
9781847807113

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About the Author

Author Gabrielle Balkan has written over 20 books for children, including the Mr. President series for Scholastic. She lives and works in New York.

Sol Linero is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her distinctive artwork is filled with rich detail, bright colors and a love for local culture. She has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef and international magazines such as Oprah, Jamie Oliver, Wired and Scholastic. With Wide-Eyed Editions, Sol has also illustrated the bestselling 50 States series.

Reviews

"Author Gabrielle Balkan's research and writing draws readers in with a fun mash-up of history, geography and pop culture, while Sol Linero's illustrations make every spread a delight."

--BookPage

"A great read to share with your young one. Bright and colorful, you'll enjoy it as much as they will!"

--Design Sponge

"For Those Who Pride Themselves on Knowing Their State's Flower/Bird/Motto. A large-format atlas of the U.S., The 50 States is chock-full of interesting facts, trivia and history."

--Family Circle

"When I first laid eyes on The 50 States, written and researched by Gabrielle Balkan and illustrated by Sol Linero, I absolutely had to have it because I think it's easily the most delightful book on the topic that I've ever seen."

--Inhabitots

"There are Tlingit nation canoes in Alaska, Walden Pond in Massachusetts, Harpers Ferry in West Virginia (but also the first pepperoni roll and first red-brick street; not all icons are serious business)."

--Kirkus Reviews

"Readers will enjoy browsing this oversized and colorful atlas of the United States....will offer hours of browsing pleasure."

--Literacy Daily (International Literacy Association)

"A big, beautiful educational journey across the U.S."

--Pretty Prudent

"A stylish atlas that evokes the character and diversity of the country, equally suitable for coffee tables or family vacations."

--Publishers Weekly

"Open the large formatted book and explore the United States. Each state (and the District of Columbia) is presented handsome, colorful, and highly informative maps to create a memorable journey."

--Reading Rockets

"The engaging, colorful pages, high interest facts, and intriguing material make this a volume that has appeal for a wide audience."

--School Library Connection, Highly Recommended

"A colorful introduction to the 50 states....an above-average title on a popular topic, and state trivia enthusiasts will find it entertaining and useful." -"

--School Library Journal

"Surprises abound in The 50 States, a splendid reference, coffee-table book and conversation starter for anyone, anywhere."

--Shelf Awareness