Only in New York: Weird and Wonderful Facts about the Empire State

By Heather Alexander

Book Overview

The next in this state-by-state strand of the best-selling 50 States series, Only in New York explores the most amazing sites, cities, history, and natural landscapes of the Empire State.

From the roar of Niagara Falls to the tip of Lady Liberty's torch, explore the length and breadth of New York with the help of little-known facts and colorful art. A state map, timelines, and spotlight spreads shine a light on the best and most surprising sites, histories, places, people, culture, and food this state has to offer.

Locations include: New York City, Long Island, Albany, the Hudson Valley, the Catskills and Adirondacks, Syracuse, the Finger Lakes, and many more.

Discover fun-filled festivals, storied monuments, famous New Yorkers, and even inventions you never knew came from the state. It's all here in Only in New York, so start spreadin' the news

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
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 Texas, Only in California, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States, as well as a wide range of activity books and gifts.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0711281432
• ISBN13: 9780711281431
• Release Date: September 2023
• Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 1.25 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 9.4" x 10.9"
• Age Range: 7 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 2 to 6