Who HQ: The 50 States – serie

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of California in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is California? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit national landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge. Meet some of the people who have helped make Hollywood famous. Read about the state’s nine national parks. Learn about the Indigenous peoples who have lived in California for generations. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all be curious about Southern California’s ten thousand yearly earthquakes and hottest recorded temperatures. Not to mention that it’s the most populous state in the country!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of California.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of California in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is California? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit national landmarks like the Golden Gate Bridge. Meet some of the people who have helped make Hollywood famous. Read about the state’s nine national parks. Learn about the Indigenous peoples who have lived in California for generations. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all be curious about Southern California’s ten thousand yearly earthquakes and hottest recorded temperatures. Not to mention that it’s the most populous state in the country!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of California.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Texas in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Texas? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit important places like the city of Houston. Meet historic figures like the leaders of the Texas Revolution. Read about the many pre-Columbian peoples who lived in this region long before it was called Texas. Learn about the history behind Juneteenth. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the Lone Star State, where one in five families speaks Spanish and you can find the largest urban bat colony in the world.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Texas.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Texas in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Texas? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit important places like the city of Houston. Meet historic figures like the leaders of the Texas Revolution. Read about the many pre-Columbian peoples who lived in this region long before it was called Texas. Learn about the history behind Juneteenth. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the Lone Star State, where one in five families speaks Spanish and you can find the largest urban bat colony in the world.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Texas.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Florida in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Florida? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like Walt Disney World. Meet important people Alan Shepard, the first American ever to go to space. Read about the many Indigenous groups who made their homes in Florida, including the Seminole Nation. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of NASCAR headquarters and the Everglades. Not to mention the oranges the state is known for!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Florida.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Florida in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Florida? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like Walt Disney World. Meet important people Alan Shepard, the first American ever to go to space. Read about the many Indigenous groups who made their homes in Florida, including the Seminole Nation. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of NASCAR headquarters and the Everglades. Not to mention the oranges the state is known for!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Florida.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New York in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New York? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous places like the theaters of Broadway. Meet important people like the writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Read about the Indigenous peoples who have lived in the area for thousands of years, and the first Dutch settlers to arrive. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of Niagara Falls and the Statue of Liberty. There’s a reason New York is the most visited state in the country!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of New York.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New York in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New York? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous places like the theaters of Broadway. Meet important people like the writers of the Harlem Renaissance. Read about the Indigenous peoples who have lived in the area for thousands of years, and the first Dutch settlers to arrive. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of Niagara Falls and the Statue of Liberty. There’s a reason New York is the most visited state in the country!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of New York.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Pennsylvania in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Pennsylvania? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like the Hershey’s chocolate factory. Meet important people like William Penn. Read about the Indigenous peoples who have lived in the region for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of Groundhog Day and cheesesteak sandwiches. Not to mention Pennsylvania’s role in the American Revolution, from the Liberty Bell to the signing of the Declaration of Independence!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Pennsylvania.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Pennsylvania in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Pennsylvania? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like the Hershey’s chocolate factory. Meet important people like William Penn. Read about the Indigenous peoples who have lived in the region for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of Groundhog Day and cheesesteak sandwiches. Not to mention Pennsylvania’s role in the American Revolution, from the Liberty Bell to the signing of the Declaration of Independence!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Pennsylvania.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Illinois in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Illinois? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous places like the coast of Lake Michigan. Meet important people like presidents Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. Read about the Cahokia Mounds and the people who built them. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of a T-rex skeleton named Sue and the John Deere tractor company. Plus, learn why the Chicago River flows backwards!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Illinois.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Illinois in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Illinois? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous places like the coast of Lake Michigan. Meet important people like presidents Barack Obama and Abraham Lincoln. Read about the Cahokia Mounds and the people who built them. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of a T-rex skeleton named Sue and the John Deere tractor company. Plus, learn why the Chicago River flows backwards!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Illinois.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Ohio in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Ohio? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit the place where seven US presidents have been born. Meet the DJ who helped bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Cleveland. Read about Ohio’s unique role in the American Civil War. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about Ohio, from the state flag—which isn’t a rectangle—to the city once nicknamed Porkopolis.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Ohio.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Ohio in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Ohio? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit the place where seven US presidents have been born. Meet the DJ who helped bring the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to Cleveland. Read about Ohio’s unique role in the American Civil War. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about Ohio, from the state flag—which isn’t a rectangle—to the city once nicknamed Porkopolis.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Ohio.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Georgia in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Georgia? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like the Okefenokee Swamp. Meet important people like Martin Luther King Jr. Read about the Cherokee Nation and their role in growing the peaches the state is known for. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the birthplace of Coca-Cola and the home of the largest aquarium in the country.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Georgia.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Georgia in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Georgia? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like the Okefenokee Swamp. Meet important people like Martin Luther King Jr. Read about the Cherokee Nation and their role in growing the peaches the state is known for. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the birthplace of Coca-Cola and the home of the largest aquarium in the country.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Georgia.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of North Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is North Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous places like the Research Triangle. Meet infamous people like Blackbeard the pirate, who crashed his ship off of the Outer Banks. Read about the Indigenous peoples who visited the Hardaway Site for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the most visited national park and the Wright brothers’ first flight.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of North Carolina.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of North Carolina in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is North Carolina? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous places like the Research Triangle. Meet infamous people like Blackbeard the pirate, who crashed his ship off of the Outer Banks. Read about the Indigenous peoples who visited the Hardaway Site for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the most visited national park and the Wright brothers’ first flight.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of North Carolina.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Michigan in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Michigan? introduces you to the place in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like a floating post office. Meet important people like the artists and producers behind Motown Records. Explore the landscape of a state split into Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Read about the history of car manufacturing and the invention of the assembly line. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about a state that has over 40 percent of its land covered by water! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Michigan.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Michigan in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Michigan? introduces you to the place in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like a floating post office. Meet important people like the artists and producers behind Motown Records. Explore the landscape of a state split into Upper and Lower Peninsulas. Read about the history of car manufacturing and the invention of the assembly line. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about a state that has over 40 percent of its land covered by water! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Michigan.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New Jersey in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New Jersey? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Meet important people like inventor Thomas Edison. Read about the state that saw more Revolutionary War battles than any other. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the Jersey Devil—and more diners than any other state! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of New Jersey.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of New Jersey in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is New Jersey? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Meet important people like inventor Thomas Edison. Read about the state that saw more Revolutionary War battles than any other. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the Jersey Devil—and more diners than any other state! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of New Jersey.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Virginia in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Virginia? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit landmarks like the Pentagon. Meet famous figures like the country’s first president, George Washington. Read about Indigenous groups such as the Potawatomi people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of a world-famous herd of wild ponies. Readers will also meet important Americans such as Booker T. Washington and Ella Fitzgerald.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Virginia.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Virginia in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Virginia? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit landmarks like the Pentagon. Meet famous figures like the country’s first president, George Washington. Read about Indigenous groups such as the Potawatomi people, who have lived in the region for thousands of years. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of a world-famous herd of wild ponies. Readers will also meet important Americans such as Booker T. Washington and Ella Fitzgerald.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Virginia.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Washington in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Washington? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like Pike Place Market. Meet important people like Chief Si'ahl, the leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish Nations that the city of Seattle was named after. Read about the eruption of Mount St. Helens. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the endangered Southern Resident orcas and the place where UPS was founded.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Washington.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Washington in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Washington? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit famous landmarks like Pike Place Market. Meet important people like Chief Si'ahl, the leader of the Duwamish and Suquamish Nations that the city of Seattle was named after. Read about the eruption of Mount St. Helens. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the endangered Southern Resident orcas and the place where UPS was founded.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Washington.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Arizona in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Arizona? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!Visit famous landmarks like the Grand Canyon. Meet the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in what is now Arizona. Read about the biodiversity of the desert. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the state that produces more copper than any other. Not to mention the discovery of Pluto!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Arizona.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Arizona in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Arizona? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!Visit famous landmarks like the Grand Canyon. Meet the Ancestral Puebloan people who lived in what is now Arizona. Read about the biodiversity of the desert. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the state that produces more copper than any other. Not to mention the discovery of Pluto!Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Arizona.

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Tennessee in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Tennessee? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you’re proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.Visit landmarks like Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Meet important people like Dolly Parton and Elvis Presley. Read about the more than ten thousand caves under this state, and the Indigenous people who have called the land home for generations. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of cotton candy and the worst earthquake in continental US history.Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled “At a Glance” section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Tennessee.