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50 Cities of the U.S.A. Gabrielle Balkan

50 Cities of the U.S.A. By Gabrielle Balkan

50 Cities of the U.S.A. by Gabrielle Balkan


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Explore skyscraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks and city parks from Anchorage to Washington D.C. in Cities of the U.S.A.

50 Cities of the U.S.A. Summary

50 Cities of the U.S.A.: Explore America's cities with 50 fact-filled maps: Volume 4 by Gabrielle Balkan

From Anchorage to Washington D.C., take a trip through America's well-loved cities with this unique A-Z like no other, lavishly illustrated and annotated with key cultural icons, from famous people and inventions to events, food and monuments.

Explore skyscraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks and city parks of the United States of America and discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, culture, and diversity that have helped make America what it is today.

Cities include Anchorage * Atlanta * Austin * Baltimore * Birmingham * Boise * Boston * Burlington * Charleston Charlotte * Cheyenne * Chicago * Cleveland * Columbus * Denver * Detroit * Hartford * Honolulu * Houston Indianapolis * Jacksonville * Kansas City * Las Vegas * Little Rock * Los Angeles * Louisville * Memphis Miami * Milwaukee * Minneapolis-St. Paul Nashville * New Orleans * New York * Newark * Newport * Oklahoma City * Philadelphia * Phoenix * Pittsburgh * Portland, ME * Portland, OR * Rapid City * Salt Lake City * San Francisco * Santa Fe * Seattle * St. Louis * Tucson * Virginia Beach * Washington, D.C.

The 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:The 50 States, The 50 States: Activity Book, The 50 States: Fun Facts, 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, Only in America! and We Are the 50 States.

50 Cities of the U.S.A. Reviews

From LA to Charleston, kids get to explore the entire country via this beautifully illustrated book. Author Gabrielle Balkan includes every facet of the cities she covers, including facts with an unexpectedly fun cultural bent (we love the Willie Nelson trivia on the Austin page) and a modern spin (city parks and food trucks get prominent mentions). * GOOP *
Readers will learn plenty of trivia-worthy details about these cities * Publishers Weekly *
'a great book for bigger kids' * Babyccino Kids *
Explorers, wanderlusters and geography buffs will spend hours poring over each page. * Shelf Awareness for Readers *
Middle graders studying the United States will find much intriguing information presented in a clever and inventive format. Highly Recommended * School Library Connection *
This engaging volume contains a surprising amount of information in a brief amount of space. A Cities We'd Also Love To Visit section and an extensive index finish off the book. VERDICT Fun, fast trivia. While not intended for in-depth research, this is a highly entertaining delight for browsers. * School Library Journal *
a trove of data nonetheless for tourists of both the active and armchair sorts. * Kirkus Reviews *
'Simply stunning, packed with facts and clean illustrations' * Picture Book Blogger *

About Gabrielle Balkan

SolLinero is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her distinctive artwork is filled with rich detail, bright colours and a love for local culture. She has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef and international magazines such as Oprah, Jamie Oliver, Wired and Scholastic. With Wide-Eyed Editions, Sol has also illustrated the bestselling 50 States series.

Additional information

CIN1847808700G
9781847808707
1847808700
50 Cities of the U.S.A.: Explore America's cities with 50 fact-filled maps: Volume 4 by Gabrielle Balkan
Used - Good
Hardback
Quarto Publishing PLC
20170907
112
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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