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United States Facts

Learn fun facts all about the United States.

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  • The 50 States

    Facts at Your Fingertips

    Discover what makes each US state unique in this ultimate pocket-sized guide to the amazing cultures, peoples, places, animals, landmarks, and history of each state. Which state in the USA has about 100,000 glaciers? Which one boasts the…
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  • Only in America!

    the Weird and Wonderful 50 States

    Alexander, Heather, 1967-
    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…
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  • Weird But True! Know-It-All titles take the same classic branding of Weird But True and dive deeper to provide kids with a comprehensive overview of everything they need to know about a single subject, while packing in all the wacky, weird…
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  • Ultimate U.S. Road Trip Atlas

    Maps, Games, Activities, and More for Hours of Backseat Fun!

    Boyer, Crispin
    Amazing facts, sites, and activities related to each state in the U.S., as well as car games.
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  • Celebrate America's grandeur and diversity with more than 75 National Geographic maps, more than 350 color images, 50-plus attention-grabbing graphics, and more. Each state has its own detailed, easy-to-read map plus a brief essay, facts…
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  • The Fifty States

    Exploring the United States and Its Territories

    Kennelly, Sean,
    Tour the United States from sea to shining sea in this exciting title filled with facts, descriptions, and photos that depict the unique history and exciting features of our fifty states and territories.
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  • Take a tour of America's great outdoors and discover the beauty and diversity of its most iconic and majestic national parks. Explore Florida's river-laced Everglades, travel down the white water rapids of the Grand Canyon, trek across the…
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  • Cook around the country with this geographical collection of authentic recipes from each of the USA's 50 states, plus three territories, and the nation's capital.
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  • USA

    300 Fascinating Facts About the Fifty States

    Get ready to explore wacky wonders, facts, stats, tidbits, and trivia about America's 50 states and territories! Did you know that there is a floating post office in Michigan? Or that a library book checked out by George Washington was…
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  • Spot artworks and captions give important historical context for the memorial sites, as well as scientific information about the animals and plants found in the precious natural habitats. The perfect armchair escapism for adventure-hungry…
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  • Wilds of the United States

    the Animals' Survival Field Guide

    Vidal, Alexander,
    Featuring stunning illustrations and immersive text and focusing on the individual characteristics of different regions across the country, this is the definitive nonfiction picture book about the wildlife of the United States, geared…
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  • What's so weird about U.S. presidents? Plenty! Did you know that Abraham Lincoln was a great wrestler? That Ulysses S. Grant got a speeding ticket riding his horse--twice! Or that Benjamin Harrison was afraid of electricity? And let's not…
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