{"product_id":"only-in-california-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-the-golden-state-9780711274044","title":"Only in California: Weird and Wonderful Facts about the Golden State","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe first in a collection of state-by-state books from the best-selling 50 States series, \u003ci\u003eOnly in California!\u003c\/i\u003e explores the most amazing sites, cities, history, and natural landscapes of the Golden State.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the \u003cb\u003ebright lights of L.A.\u003c\/b\u003e to the natural majesty of the \u003cb\u003eRedwood forests\u003c\/b\u003e, this beautiful book is a deep dive into \u003cb\u003ewhat makes California so great\u003c\/b\u003e. Full bleed \u003cb\u003eillustrations capture a sense of place\u003c\/b\u003e, while pull-out spot artworks \u003cb\u003ezoom in on the most fascinating facts\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocations also include: \u003c\/b\u003e San Francisco and the Golden Gate Bridge, Lake Tahoe, Central Valley, San Diego with its famous beach and boardwalk scene, the coastal kelp forests, Napa and Sonoma wine country, Yosemite Valley with El Capitan, the lowest point in North America, Death Valley, Big Sur, Palm Springs, and many more! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach book in the state-by-state subseries covers the following areas: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeird and wacky stats and facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal sports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseums, amusement parks, and cultural events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood and drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals and plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun festivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChangemakers and superstars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiz questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cbr\u003eGet ready to take a \u003cb\u003ewhirlwind adventure around the Golden State\u003c\/b\u003e, filled with fascinating facts, beautiful illustrations, and much, much more! \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 America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe 50 States.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Heather Alexander\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Wide Eyed Editions\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 08\/02\/2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeries:\u003c\/b\u003e Americana #1\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.19lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 11.00h x 9.50w x 0.50d\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780711274044\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBorn in New York and now based in sunny California, \u003cb\u003eHeather Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of numerous books for children, both fiction and nonfiction, including \u003ci\u003eOnly In America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEat Bugs: Project Startup\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to Egyptology\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWallace and Grace\u003c\/i\u003e early chapter book series. Heather also works as a children's book editor. Visit her at heatheralexanderbooks.com.Jen Taylor is an artist, designer, and animator. She attended University of the Arts in Philadelphia, where she earned herself a fancy degree. She loves to illustrate children's books and is currently living happily ever after in New Jersey with her husband and fluffy puppy, Daisy.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119392321581,"sku":"9780711274044","price":21.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_d1862ef1-a4ce-458a-92ff-8fdcd6152a0d.jpg?v=1756225805","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/only-in-california-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-the-golden-state-9780711274044","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}