{"product_id":"the-50-states-things-that-go-9781419779725","title":"The 50 States: Things That Go","description":"\u003cb\u003eBuckle up and get ready to hit the road on an adventure through all 50 states to discover the fastest, wackiest, and most rip-roaring vehicles across the United States\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e--\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003efrom race cars and roller coasters to submarines and trains.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e From the roaring racing cars of Indiana to the soaring space shuttles of Florida, travel through \u003cb\u003e50 states\u003c\/b\u003e with vehicle expert and enthusiast Kristen Lee, and uncover more than \u003cb\u003e500 facts\u003c\/b\u003e that showcase the vehicles, history, and spirit of the USA. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis fully-illustrated gift book is packed with colorful illustrations that capture the inventiveness and unique identity of each state. It features: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e All 50 states, from Alabama to Wyoming, plus Washington, DC \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Over 500 quirky and intriguing facts paired with accurate art \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e A detailed, fully illustrated map at the front and an index for easy navigation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by \u003cb\u003eaward-winning journalist and transportation expert Kristen Lee\u003c\/b\u003e, this book offers a treasure trove of knowledge grounded in her years of experience. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Full of \u003cb\u003ekid-friendly vehicle facts and accurate matching illustrations\u003c\/b\u003e, this book takes kids on an unforgettable journey across America where they'll get a look at cars, trains, boats, spaceships, planes, roller coasters, and so many other vehicles they can't get enough of. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Kristen Lee\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBinding Type:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Magic Cat\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 09\/09\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 64\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781419779725\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eReview Citation(s): \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews\u003c\/i\u003e 07\/15\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChinese-American \u003cb\u003eKristen Lee\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning senior features editor at \u003ci\u003eMotorTrend \u003c\/i\u003ewho previously worked at \u003ci\u003eThe Drive\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eBusiness Insider\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJalopnik\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eRoad \u0026amp; Track\u003c\/i\u003e. Her writing and photography have also appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Motoring Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, and she's made appearances on \u003ci\u003eFox\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJay Leno's Garage\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGood Morning America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Smoking Tire Podcast\u003c\/i\u003e, Fusion's \u003ci\u003eCar vs. America\u003c\/i\u003e, NBCSN's \u003ci\u003e\/DRIVE\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eMotorTrend\u003c\/i\u003e OnDemand's \u003ci\u003eShift Talkers\u003c\/i\u003e. Lee is based in the New York City area. \u003cb\u003eMartin Stanev\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book illustrator whose debut picture book, \u003ci\u003eThe Planet in a Pickle Jar\u003c\/i\u003e, was selected by \u003ci\u003eThe Guardian \u003c\/i\u003eas a Best Children's Book of 2021. Originally from Bulgaria, Stanev now lives in the Lake District in the north of England, where you will find him hiking and observing nature that he brings back into the studio.\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Ripon Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":44119471292461,"sku":"9781419779725","price":22.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0681\/0501\/1245\/files\/img_5bfe8898-0fb4-4b2d-a1e9-d023ae8a98b8.jpg?v=1756227915","url":"https:\/\/riponbookstore.com\/products\/the-50-states-things-that-go-9781419779725","provider":"Ripon Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}