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The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A. with 50 fact-filled maps! Hardcover – Illustrated, October 1, 2015

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In 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, explore every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming and the nation’s capital to discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, cities, nature, and historic events that have helped make America what it is today. You'll also get an expansive guide to the state flags and US presidents.

Ghost towns, swamp tours, the center of the universe…bacon donuts, brainy berries, salmon jerky…The French Fry King, The Mother of Oregon, The Queen of Blues…be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty, and diversity of the United States in this
curious collection of fact-filled maps.

On each wonderful map, find:

  • A welcome box with a short introduction to the state
  • Key facts, including the capital; state bird, flower, and tree; and statehood order
  • State icons celebrating the state’s people, places, and history
  • Six inspiring people who have a connection to the state
  • Region spotlight bubbles to allow you to discover more about one particular place
  • A moments to remember box with a list of significant dates and their events in the state’s history

Each state’s map also contains information about which states it neighbors, its bodies of water and borders, as well as where it is situated in the country. Did you know that while Hawaii shares its border with no one, both Missouri and Tennessee border eight other states? Many state parks, battlefields, national forests, and reservations are also included to inspire you to respect and explore the great outdoors.

So pack your bags and say later ‘gator…the great States await!

Also available from the 50 States series: The 50 States, 50 Cities of the U.S.A., The 50 States: Activity Book, The 50 States: Fun Facts, 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, and I Spy the 50 States.

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The 50 States Books and Activities

Celebrate, Explore, Enjoy

Pack your bags and take the journey of a lifetime as you explore the U.S.A. with these fun 50 fact-filled books and activities! Learn about state capitals, famous residents, and key historical moments and be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of maps. Explore thousands of wondrous locations and be awed by the achievements of hundreds of people who helped make America what it is today.

These fun and interactive ways of teaching children about the 50 United States will inspire and entertain with its beautifully-designed presentation of the many different faces of the American states.

  • Bright, colorful illustrations capture the inventiveness, beauty, and diversity of each state.
  • Highlights key people, landmarks, and events from each of the 50 American states.
  • Includes quirky literary references, a guide to the state flags and presidents of the USA.

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Gr 2–5—A colorful introduction to the 50 states. Each spread details a different state and includes an oversize map and some information. Similar in format to Lynne Cheney's Our 50 States: A Family Adventure Across America (S. & S., 2006), Balkan's book is more neatly rendered (states are in alphabetical order). Facts are laid out on the map and in a separate column. This volume offers the usual content, such as statehood date and order, state flower, and state bird, as well as fun trivia (Pennsylvania is the home of the first banana split). In addition, Balkan provides interesting historical and geographical tidbits not usually found elsewhere and spotlights famous people from each state. Especially nice is the way the author features prominent women and minorities. For instance, the spread on Georgia highlights Yamacraw Indian chief Tomochichi, author Flannery O'Connor, and singer Little Richard. The illustrations are colorful and childlike. Though bright and appealing, the portraits lack detail. Other works, such as Mark H. Brockenhauer's Our Fifty States (National Geographic, 2004), examine the subject in more depth. Still, this is an above-average title on a popular topic, and state trivia enthusiasts will find it entertaining and useful. VERDICT The up-to-date material and the demand for offerings on the subject make this work a recommended purchase for public and school libraries.—Margaret Nunes, Gwinnett County Public Library, GA

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"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

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

- Design Sponge

"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 big, beautiful educational journey across the U.S."

- Pretty Prudent

"When I first laid eyes on The 50 States, written and researched by Gabrielle Balkan and illustrated by Sol Linero, I absolutely had to have it because I think it's easily the most delightful book on the topic that I've ever seen."

- Inhabitots

"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

"The engaging, colorful pages, high interest facts, and intriguing material make this a volume that has appeal for a wide audience."

- School Library Connection, Highly Recommended

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

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Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ 1847807119
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Wide Eyed Editions
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ October 1, 2015
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ Illustrated
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 112 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9781847807113
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1847807113
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 5 - 9 years, from customers
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 11.5 x 0.75 x 13.75 inches
  • Part of series ‏ : ‎ The 50 States
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 2 - 5
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 out of 5 stars 3,461 ratings

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Hello! I am Gabrielle Balkan--it's true!

I absolutely adore and am inspired by books and children and education and so have spent some 20 years writing and editing and brainstorming books for readers ages 0 - 12.

I grew up in Indianapolis, Indiana and now live in Germantown, New York with my husband, twin girls, and orange cat.

I am also the author of The Dog Rules by CoCo LaRue.

You can visit me at www.GabrielleBalkan.com and www.facebook.com/gabrielle.balkan

Happy reading!

Gabe

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Customers find the book filled with great information and appreciate it as a supplement to learning American geography. The gorgeous illustrations receive positive feedback, with one customer noting how the pictures and information are well displayed on colorful pages.

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Customers appreciate the book's content, which is jam-packed with fun facts and serves as a great supplement to learning American geography.

"...] Beautiful illustrations and great information on each state!..." Read more

"This book is huge and it’s beautiful. Great for homeschooling. I even enjoy looking at it. Highly recommend it!" Read more

"Beautiful pages and very descriptive. We bought this to go on a big road trip and are excited to be able to read it as we go through many states!" Read more

"...The illustrations are fun and beautiful! good book for kids ages 7 to 9. i highly recommend this book!" Read more

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Customers praise the book's gorgeous illustrations and appealing layout, with one customer noting that the information is well displayed on colorful pages.

"Beautiful illustrations and great information on each state!..." Read more

"This book is huge and it’s beautiful. Great for homeschooling. I even enjoy looking at it. Highly recommend it!" Read more

"Beautiful pages and very descriptive. We bought this to go on a big road trip and are excited to be able to read it as we go through many states!" Read more

"...wow very cool interesting book! The illustrations are fun and beautiful! good book for kids ages 7 to 9. i highly recommend this book!" Read more

Great book and fun social studies learning!
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Great book and fun social studies learning!
Updated: My son lovesss this book and so do I. Beautiful graphics. My only complaint is the cursive writing in the small highlighted section for each state. My son is 10 and going to the fifth grade. He knows cursive writing but still struggles to recognize certain letters so therefore can’t read a few words sometimes. Other than that... great book! He takes it on our trips and each state we visit we read something each day about it. We even visit some of the sites mentioned in the book, which is awesome and make for a great Adventure! For reference, we usually do international travel but this year we did domestic travel do to are current world situation, however my sons says this summer has been the best summer of his life. So glad I bought this book ( originally got it to learn more fun things while doing online social studies assignments at home). Great purchase, got the activity book also and plan to buy the matching world map book too. ADDITIONAL COMMENTS ***I forgot to mention above about the size of the book. I wish it was about one inch smaller (width and height). My son has trouble fitting it into his backpack and we have to put it very carefully in the center of it and I have to zip it because he can never fit it, so I worry he will damage the zipper or catch the ends of the books and they would get all beat up. Since he is in low school his backpack is not the size of middle or high schoolers but it also is not small like a preschooler or kindergarten. We use his school backpack when we’re traveling and he has been carrying this book everywhere.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2025
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    Beautiful illustrations and great information on each state! I purchased this book on a sale for 50% off and it's definitely worth it for that price. This will be the foundation of my geography lessons this year as I homeschool my 5 and 6 year olds. I am creating activities to accompany each state and plan to "visit" one state per week.
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2025
    Format: HardcoverVerified Purchase
    This book is huge and it’s beautiful. Great for homeschooling. I even enjoy looking at it. Highly recommend it!
  • Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Beautiful pages and very descriptive. We bought this to go on a big road trip and are excited to be able to read it as we go through many states!
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2025
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    i love the size of this giant book! wow very cool interesting book! The illustrations are fun and beautiful! good book for kids ages 7 to 9. i highly recommend this book!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 20, 2024
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    In The 50 States: Explore the USA with 50 Fact-Filled Maps, Gabrielle Balkan and Sol Linero invite readers on an exciting journey through the diverse and fascinating landscapes of the United States. With 51 beautifully illustrated infographic maps, this engaging book features over 2,000 intriguing facts about each state, from Alabama to Wyoming, as well as the nation’s capital.

    Each delightful map provides essential information, including state capitals, birds, flowers, and trees, alongside unique icons that celebrate notable people, places, and historical events. Special features like "moments to remember" highlight significant dates in each state's history, while "region spotlight bubbles" delve deeper into specific locations. Readers will also find fun tidbits, such as the fact that while Hawaii has no neighboring states, Missouri and Tennessee border eight states each!

    The 50 States is not just a visual feast; it also inspires curiosity and respect for America’s natural beauty by showcasing state parks, battlefields, and national forests. This fact-filled collection is perfect for young explorers and families, making it an ideal resource for learning about the rich tapestry of culture, history, and geography that defines each state. So pack your bags and get ready to discover the incredible states that make up the USA!
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  • Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2024
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    I absolutely loved the book for my son. It showed A LOT of information about every state. I would give it 5 stars but it contains too much for my child who is 6. If he were older and the information was not so overwhelming I’d definitely give it 5 stars. Other than that, you learn so much about every state and I like that in the back of the book it shows their flags and all the 46 presidents. It was very good for the price.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 26, 2025
    Format: PaperbackVerified Purchase
    Teaching grandkids about states
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025
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    So much information fun to read random facts to my kids. Great for a wide range of ages

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  • Dani
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wissensreiches Buch
    Reviewed in Germany on December 28, 2023
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    Habe das Buch gekauft um das Kind auf die usa Reise vorzubereiten und um ihn Kind gerechte Infos zu geben. Das klappt mit dem Buch sehr gut.
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  • Raúl Cabieces Arroyo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Libro ideal para la biblioteca de aula
    Reviewed in Spain on January 4, 2025
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    Lo tengo en mi biblioteca de aula y es genial para referencia y curiosidades sobre USA. Las ilustraciones y el diseño además son preciosos
  • Vickymomo
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great design book
    Reviewed in Japan on June 27, 2016
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    I didn't know that seeing/reading a map can be so much fun! It tells story for every state, even adults will love it.
  • Edith
    5.0 out of 5 stars Découvrir les USA
    Reviewed in France on August 17, 2018
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    Les États-Unis et moi, c’est une longue histoire d’amour et quand je trouve un bel album qui parle de ce magnifique pays, il vient rapidement rejoindre notre bibliothèque. Ici, il ne s’agit pas de repérer les fleuves, les montagnes et les rivières, mais plutôt de découvrir l’histoire et les particularités des états américains. Chaque page est emplie d’une petite introduction et d’une kyrielle d’informations intéressantes et propres à chaque état: ses réalisations magistrales, ses personnages inspirants, ses curiosités…
    On découvre aussi une carte d’identité de l’état en question (capitale, villes principales, oiseau, fleur, arbre…) et les moments importants à se rappeler de son histoire. À la fin, on trouve même les 44 derniers présidents des États-Unis d’Amérique (Obama étant le 44ème) et les magnifiques drapeaux de chaque état.
    Ce livre documentaire est très sympa, il est ludique, esthétique, intéressant et on peut y piocher à loisir de petites informations qu’on peut alors étudier plus en profondeur. Le livre parfait pour trouver des sujets d’exposés sur les États-Unis. Je vous laisse le découvrir en photos. Un bon moyen pour vous familiariser avec l’histoire de ce pays qu’on aborde peu ou pas à l’école et qui est pourtant si passionnante. Il existe une version villes sur le même modèle et une version espagnole va même parue au mois de juin 2018.
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
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    Reviewed in France on August 17, 2018
    Les États-Unis et moi, c’est une longue histoire d’amour et quand je trouve un bel album qui parle de ce magnifique pays, il vient rapidement rejoindre notre bibliothèque. Ici, il ne s’agit pas de repérer les fleuves, les montagnes et les rivières, mais plutôt de découvrir l’histoire et les particularités des états américains. Chaque page est emplie d’une petite introduction et d’une kyrielle d’informations intéressantes et propres à chaque état: ses réalisations magistrales, ses personnages inspirants, ses curiosités…
    On découvre aussi une carte d’identité de l’état en question (capitale, villes principales, oiseau, fleur, arbre…) et les moments importants à se rappeler de son histoire. À la fin, on trouve même les 44 derniers présidents des États-Unis d’Amérique (Obama étant le 44ème) et les magnifiques drapeaux de chaque état.
    Ce livre documentaire est très sympa, il est ludique, esthétique, intéressant et on peut y piocher à loisir de petites informations qu’on peut alors étudier plus en profondeur. Le livre parfait pour trouver des sujets d’exposés sur les États-Unis. Je vous laisse le découvrir en photos. Un bon moyen pour vous familiariser avec l’histoire de ce pays qu’on aborde peu ou pas à l’école et qui est pourtant si passionnante. Il existe une version villes sur le même modèle et une version espagnole va même parue au mois de juin 2018.
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  • Fabrizzio Abadia
    5.0 out of 5 stars Grande quantidade de informações, bom material
    Reviewed in Brazil on January 28, 2023
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    O livro é enorme, material muito bom e ilustrações muito lindas! Ele tem uma grande quantidade de informações, referências e pontos turísticos. Se você quer ensinar a história dos EUA para uma criança, talvez esse não seja o livro mais adequado, mas se você quer apenas se divertir vendo curiosidades, animais e locais interessantes, é perfeito! Vou usar com meus alunos!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars
    Grande quantidade de informações, bom material

    Reviewed in Brazil on January 28, 2023
    O livro é enorme, material muito bom e ilustrações muito lindas! Ele tem uma grande quantidade de informações, referências e pontos turísticos. Se você quer ensinar a história dos EUA para uma criança, talvez esse não seja o livro mais adequado, mas se você quer apenas se divertir vendo curiosidades, animais e locais interessantes, é perfeito! Vou usar com meus alunos!
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