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Only in America: the weird and wonderful 50 states

Name: Only in America: the weird and wonderful 50 states
ISBN: 9780711262843

By Heather Alexander

Could America’s strangest treasures reveal surprising secrets in every state?

quirky informative humorous colourful

Genres

Non-fiction Humour Travel

What is Only in America: the weird and wonderful 50 states about?

Take a colourful, fact-filled tour of all 50 US states and discover the wonderfully strange things that make each one unique. Explore unusual laws, bizarre festivals, record-breaking achievements, peculiar place names and surprising local traditions. Find out where you can visit a pizza museum, see Stonehenge made from cars, or encounter a giant blue termite. Packed with quirky information, maps and bold illustrations, this entertaining guide offers a funny and fascinating look at America’s history, culture and extraordinary hidden treasures.

About the author

Heather Alexander is a talented author who loves writing fun and fascinating books for young readers. She is known for her popular series "Wallace and Grace," about a pair of clever owl detectives. Heather enjoys sparking curiosity and adventure in children through her imaginative stories and interesting facts about the world.

Pages

109 pages

Reading age

Junior (8-13)

This edition

2021

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