Only in New York

Weird and Wonderful Facts About The Empire State

AvHeather Alexander

Inbunden, Engelska, 2023

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The next in this state-by-state strand of the best-selling 50 States series, Only in New York explores the most amazing sites, cities, history and natural landscapes of the Empire State.From the roar of Niagara Falls to the tip of Lady Liberty's torch, explore the length and breadth of New York with the help of little-known facts and colourful art. A state map, timelines and spotlight spreads shine a light on the best and most surprising sites, histories, places, people, culture and food this state has to offer.Locations include: New York City, Long Island, Albany, the Hudson Valley, the Catskills and Adirondacks, Syracuse, the Finger Lakes and many more.Discover fun-filled festivals, storied monuments, famous New Yorkers and even inventions you never knew came from the state. It's all here in Only in New York, so start spreadin' the news!Each book in the state-by-state subseries covers the following areas:Weird and wacky stats and factsHistorical timelineLocal sportsMuseums, amusement parks and cultural eventsFood and drinkAnimals and plantsInventionsFun festivalsChangemakers and superstarsQuiz questionsThe 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 colourful life.Also available from the series: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in Texas, Only in California, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States, as well as a wide range of activity books and gifts.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum:2023-09-28
Mått:235 x 276 x 17 mm
Vikt:554 g
Format:Inbunden
Språk:Engelska
Serie:Americana
Antal sidor:64
Förlag:Quarto Publishing PLC
Illustratör:J. Chase Moffat
ISBN:9780711281431

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Born 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, Haunted USA, On the Plane Activity Book and the Life on Earth series. Heather also works as a children's book editor. Visit her at heatheralexanderbooks.com.Joseph Chase Moffat is a children’s book author and illustrator based in Oregon, US. From a young age, Joseph showed a keen interest in drawing. Some of his early inspirations include Ed Emberly, Genndy Tartakovsky, and Dr. Seuss. While Joseph primarily works digitally, he also enjoys experimenting with various traditional drawing and painting methods. All of his digital brushes and textures have been carefully created traditionally first. Aside from illustrating, Joseph enjoys exploring trails, listening to and playing music, and going out to the movies.

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"...eye-catching, colorful, iconic scenes... Informative and fun."

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Welcome to New YorkStats & FactsNew York CityHistory TimelineLong IslandSpectacular SportsHudson ValleyTrees & FlowersThe CatskillsMuseums & AttractionsAlbany & the Capital RegionFood, Glorious FoodThousand IslandsAmazing AnimalsThe AdirondacksCool InventionsSyracuse & Central New YorkFun FestivalsThe Finger Lakes & RochesterChange MakersBuffaloThe Awe of Mother NatureNiagara FallsWeird, Weirder, WeirdestIndex