Only in California: Weird and Wonderful Facts about the Golden State

By Heather Alexander

Book Overview

The first in a collection of state-by-state books from the best-selling 50 States series, Only in California explores the most amazing sites, cities, history, and natural landscapes of the Golden State.

From the bright lights of L.A. to the natural majesty of the Redwood forests, this beautiful book is a deep dive into what makes California so great. Full bleed illustrations capture a sense of place, while pull-out spot artworks zoom in on the most fascinating facts.

Locations also include: 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

Each book in the state-by-state subseries covers the following areas:

Weird and wacky stats and factsHistorical timelineLocal sportsMuseums, amusement parks, and cultural eventsFood and drinkAnimals and plantsInventionsFun festivalsChangemakers and superstarsQuiz questions
Get ready to take a whirlwind adventure around the Golden State, filled with fascinating facts, beautiful illustrations, and much, much more

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 colorful life.

Also available from the series: 50 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, and The 50 States.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0711274045
• ISBN13: 9780711274044
• Release Date: August 2022
• Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 9.5" x 11.0"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6