Only in California: Weird and Wonderful Facts About The Golden State

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The first in a collection of state-by-state books from the best-selling 50 States series, Only in California! explores the most amazing sites, cities, history, and natural landscapes of the Golden State.

From the bright lights of L.A. to the natural majesty of the Redwood forests , this beautiful book is a deep dive into what makes California so great . Full bleed illustrations capture a sense of place , while pull-out spot artworks zoom in on the most fascinating facts .

Locations also include: San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, Lake Tahoe, Central Valley, San Diego with its famous beach and boardwalk scene, the coastal kelp forests, Napa and Sonoma wine country, Yosemite Valley with El Capitan, the lowest point in North America, Death Valley, Big Sur, Palm Springs, and more.

Each book in the state-by-state subseries covers the following areas:

  1. Weird and wacky stats and facts
  2. Historical timeline
  3. Local sports
  4. Museums, amusement parks, and cultural events
  5. Food and drink
  6. Animals and plants
  7. Inventions
  8. Fun festivals
  9. Changemakers and superstars
  10. Quiz questions
Get ready to take a whirlwind adventure around the Golden State , filled with fascinating facts, beautiful illustrations, and much, much more!

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, Only in America Activity Book, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States.

Only in California: Weird and Wonderful Facts About The Golden State Reviews | Toppsta

9780711274044

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This is Book 13 in the The 50 States Series. See all The 50 States books here.

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About Heather Alexander

Heather Alexander (Author)
Heather Alexander has written numerous books for children and young adults including previous titles in this series, A Child's Introduction to the World, A Child's Introduction to Greek Mythology, and A Child's Introduction to Art. She is a former book editor and lives in Basking Ridge, NJ. Meredith Hamilton has

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About Jen Taylor

Sue Fliess is the author of numerous children's books including Robots, Robots Everywhere!, Tons of Trucks, RACE!, How to Trap a Leprechaun, and From Here to There. Her articles and essays have appeared in O, The Oprah Magazine, Huffington Post, Writer's Digest, and more. She's written for Walt Disney and her books have been used in school and museum educati

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