The 50 States - B&N: Explore the U.S.A with 50 fact-filled maps! - Hardcover

Balkan, Gabrielle

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1847809340 ISBN 13: 9781847809346

Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions, 2016

Synopsis

A 2016 Notable Social Studies Trade Book for Young People (National Council for the Social Studies-Children's Book Council)

Be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of fact-filled maps. Explore thousands of wondrous locations and be awed by the achievements of hundreds of people who helped make America what it is today. Celebrate, explore, enjoy!

About this title

About the Author:

Illustrator Sol Linero lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her clients include Scholastic, Oprah magazine, Jamie Oliver Magazine and Wired.Gabrielle Balkan comes from a family of book-loving teachers and is passionate about literacy, education, and good stories - just as her people taught her to be. She's made good on her degree in education by working in children's publishing and related education fields for some 15 years. Gabrielle grew up across from the Indiana State Fair and now lives in Brooklyn with her writer-husband, twins, and orange cat.

Review:

"A big, beautiful educational journey across the U.S." - Pretty Prudent

"Surprises abound in The 50 States, a splendid reference, coffee-table book and conversation starter for anyone, anywhere." - Shelf Awareness

"Readers will enjoy browsing this oversized and colorful atlas of the United States....will offer hours of browsing pleasure." - Literacy Daily (International Literacy Association)

"Open the large formatted book and explore the United States. Each state (and the District of Columbia) is presented handsome, colorful, and highly informative maps to create a memorable journey." - Reading Rockets

"For Those Who Pride Themselves on Knowing Their State's Flower/Bird/Motto. A large-format atlas of the U.S., The 50 States is chock-full of interesting facts, trivia and history." - Family Circle

"Author Gabrielle Balkan's research and writing draws readers in with a fun mash-up of history, geography and pop culture, while Sol Linero's illustrations make every spread a delight." - BookPage

"A stylish atlas that evokes the character and diversity of the country, equally suitable for coffee tables or family vacations." - Publishers Weekly

"There are Tlingit nation canoes in Alaska, Walden Pond in Massachusetts, Harpers Ferry in West Virginia (but also the first pepperoni roll and first red-brick street; not all icons are serious business)." - Kirkus Reviews

"A colorful introduction to the 50 states....an above-average title on a popular topic, and state trivia enthusiasts will find it entertaining and useful." - School Library Journal

"A great read to share with your young one. Bright and colorful, you'll enjoy it as much as they will!" - Design Sponge

About this edition

• Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1847809340
• ISBN 13: 9781847809346
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Linero Sol