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A state-by-state compendium of weird laws, quirks, one-offs and unusual records only to be found in the wonderfully wacky US of A. Only in America explores the strangest claims to fame and the most unusual place names every state has to offer. Visit the city of Dinosaur, drop by the Pizza Museum, find out where it is illegal to feed a pig without a permit and check out the world’s only ‘carhenge’ (that’s right, Stonehenge reconstructed using cars). Among many other marvels, discover: The longest gum wrapper chain (over 32 kilometers!) Which state has the highest ratio of cows to humans in the country The origin of shoo-fly pie, a molasses cake baked in a pie crust The world’s largest (fake) bug, a 16.5-meter blue termite Where ‘dinner’ means lunch and ‘supper’ means dinner Illustrated by the brilliant Alan Berry-Rhys in a bold graphic art style that evokes vintage Americana, the book is arranged state by state, giving key facts about each and presenting an alternative and hilarious look at quirky phenomena that are truly only in America.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: 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States.

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Play your way through the U.S. of A with the ​Only in America! Activity Book, which takes you from Alaska to Alabama via the strangest facts, the biggest foods, the craziest events and plenty of super-fun puzzles, games and challenges to boot.This one-of-a-kind activity book takes you on an exploration of the weird and wonderful 50 states, celebrating the people, places and cultures that make America unique. Inside, you will find crosswords, word searches, mazes, quizzes, colouring and so much more. Each activity is themed around a different facet of the Freaky Fifty, and every page is fit to burst with unbelievable trivia. Where else but America would you find Einstein’s eyeballs and the world’s smallest cat? The answer is: in this book!The Only in America! Activity Book is a wild ride through the States as you’ve never seen them before, and the perfect pairing of did-you-know facts with fun, engrossing activities to test your creativity, problem-solving and general knowledge. This book makes an ideal gift for 6- to 10-year-olds on those long road trips, school holidays or simply afternoons at home.The states await! Grab your pen and your colouring pencils, get stuck in, and discover first-hand what makes you say, ‘Only in America!’If you love this activity book, check out the original Only in America!, the essential guide to all that’s odd and awesome in the USA.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:50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in California, Only in Texas, We Are the United States, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, and The 50 States.

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