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 offer. Visit the city of
Dinosaur, drop by the Pizza Museum, find out where it is illegal to
feed a pig without a permit, and check out the world’s only
“carhenge” (that’s right, Stonehenge reconstructed using cars).
Among many other marvels, discover: The longest gum wrapper chain
(over 20 miles!) Which state has the highest ratio of cows to humans
in the country The origin of shoo-fly pie, a molasses cake baked in a
pie crust The world’s largest (fake) bug, a 58-foot blue termite
Where “dinner” means lunch and “supper” means dinner
Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Berry-Rhys in a bold graphic art
style that evokes vintage Americana, the book is arranged state by
state, giving key facts about each and presenting an alternative and
hilarious look at quirky phenomena that are truly only in America. The
50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and
the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people,
history, and natural environments that make each location within them
uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics
bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series:50
Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America Activity Book, Only in
California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in
the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Maps of the World Activity
Book, and The 50 States.
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The Weird and Wonderful 50 States
Produktdetaljer
ISBN
9780711268111
Publisert
2021
Utgiver
Quarto Publishing Group USA
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Digital bok
Forfatter