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The Handy State-by-state Answer Book

Samuel Willard Crompton author

Format:Paperback

Publisher:Visible Ink Press

Published:25th Aug '16

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To understand the United States of America, learning the past and present of each of the 50 states is crucial. Loaded with intriguing questions and answers, The Handy State-by-State Answer Book is an unusually engaging reference that you can read straight through, or pick and choose the states that interest you most. The unique format presents a clear and captivating tour of each American state, its history, significant people, and events, both past and present. A great gift, it is the go-to guide for students, teachers and general readers.

“This accessible book covers interesting trivia for each state. Information includes the state’s early history, settlement details, and contemporary history. What sets this apart from a typical state-facts resource is the browsable nature of the Q&A format ...” —Booklist

“Rather than just dry facts and mundane historical information, the author includes questions to pique the reader’s interest … Consider this an important addition that should be added to libraries as a source for credible information, but also suggested for readers that have an interest in our country’s structure by state.” —VOYA

“... builds an appreciation for how all fifty states are alike while pointing out how each is different and how the differences enrich us as a nation.” —Children's Literature

“... the perfect book to browse ...” —Bookworm Sez

“… answers questions about each state's signs and symbols, size, weather, unique characteristics, people, events, and history, settlement, and colonization, as well as providing information on its nickname, capital, and date of statehood.” – Protoview Book News

ISBN: 9781578595655

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

450 pages