{"product_id":"only-in-america-the-weird-and-wonderful-50-states-9780711293212","title":"Only in America: The Weird and Wonderful 50 States","description":"\u003cb\u003eExplore this state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs, and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A. \u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnly in America\u003c\/i\u003e explores the \u003cb\u003estrangest claims to fame\u003c\/b\u003e and the \u003cb\u003emost unusual place names\u003c\/b\u003e 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: \u003cbr\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The longest gum wrapper chain (over 20 miles!) \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Which state has the highest ratio of cows to humans in the country \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The origin of shoo-fly pie, a molasses cake baked in a pie crust \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e The world's largest (fake) bug, a 58-foot blue termite \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Where \"dinner\" means lunch and \"supper\" means dinner \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Berry-Rhys in a \u003cb\u003ebold graphic art style\u003c\/b\u003e that evokes vintage Americana, the book is \u003cb\u003earranged state by state\u003c\/b\u003e, giving key facts about each and presenting an alternative and hilarious look at quirky phenomena that are truly only in America. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 50 States series\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, \u003c\/i\u003e \u003ci\u003eThe 50 States\u003c\/i\u003e, and a wide array of activity books..\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heather Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 05\/07\/2024\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 112\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.20lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 10.80h x 8.80w x 0.60d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711293212\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAudience:\u003c\/b\u003e Ages 9-12\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in New York and now based in sunny California, Heather Alexander is the author of numerous books for children, both fiction and nonfiction, including Only In America, Eat Bugs: Project Startup, A Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker, A Child's Introduction to Egyptology, and the Wallace and Grace early chapter book series. Heather also works as a children's book editor. Visit her at heatheralexanderbooks.com. \u003cbr\u003eALAN BERRY RHYS is an illustrator based in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has had solo shows in Argentina, Chile Paraguay and California and Portland, Oregon in the USA. His work is infused with nostalgic Americana and references retro graphic sign painting as well as contemporary pop culture.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"booksdeli.com","offers":[{"title":"Heather Alexander \/ Paperback \/ English","offer_id":47792903946397,"sku":"9780711293212","price":29.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0619\/5648\/9373\/files\/img_71f2dc5a-9661-4d8a-ac7d-b7b297818beb.jpg?v=1774984530","url":"https:\/\/booksdeli.com\/products\/only-in-america-the-weird-and-wonderful-50-states-9780711293212","provider":"booksdeli.com","version":"1.0","type":"link"}