The Scrambled States of America
by:
Laurie Keller (author)
At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Florida,...
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At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Florida, who switches spots with Minnesota, is freezing in the frosty northern climate, and Minnesota hasn't brought sunscreen and is getting an awful sunburn. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?Packed with madcap humor and whimsical illustrations, this quirky story--starring all fifty states--is chock-full of introductory facts and silly antics that will make learning geography as much fun as taking a vacation.
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Format: hardcover
ISBN:
9780805058024 (0805058028)
Publish date: October 15th 1998
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Pages no: 36
Edition language: English
Category:
Fantasy,
Childrens,
Humor,
Comedy,
Literature,
Science,
Juvenile,
American,
Geography,
Education,
Kids,
Picture Books
A cute story about the states if they got "scrambled." My CT in 1st grade last semester used this book as a way to introduce their maps unit and the kids loved it. They watched a cute video story of it online and it was so cute. I think this is a great book for introducing states, maps, and geograph...
This shouldn't technically be classified as non-fiction as the states do decide to pick up and move (with hysterical results) but the facts are that this is a fantastic way to introduce and reinforce American geography with children. I've been looking and looking for a way to do just this, but ever...