{"product_id":"only-in-new-york-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-the-empire-state-9780711281431","title":"Only in New York: Weird and Wonderful Facts about the Empire State","description":"\u003cb\u003eThe next in this state-by-state strand of the best-selling 50 States series, \u003ci\u003eOnly in New York\u003c\/i\u003e explores the most amazing sites, cities, history, and natural landscapes of the Empire State.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eFrom the roar of \u003cb\u003eNiagara Falls\u003c\/b\u003e to the tip of \u003cb\u003eLady Liberty\u003c\/b\u003e's torch, explore the length and breadth of \u003cb\u003eNew York\u003c\/b\u003e with the help of little-known facts and colorful art. A state \u003cb\u003emap\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003etimelines\u003c\/b\u003e, and \u003cb\u003espotlight spreads\u003c\/b\u003e shine a light on the best and most surprising sites, histories, places, people, culture, and food this state has to offer. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eLocations include: \u003c\/b\u003e New York City, Long Island, Albany, the Hudson Valley, the Catskills and Adirondacks, Syracuse, the Finger Lakes, and many more. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eDiscover fun-filled festivals, storied monuments, famous New Yorkers, and even inventions you never knew came from the state. It's all here in \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eOnly in New York\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e, so start spreadin' the news! \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eEach book in the state-by-state subseries covers the following areas: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeird and wacky stats and facts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHistorical timeline\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLocal sports\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMuseums, amusement parks, and cultural events\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFood and drink\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnimals and plants\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInventions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFun festivals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChangemakers and superstars\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eQuiz questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 50 States series\u003c\/b\u003e 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. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e \u003ci\u003e50 Trailblazers of the 50 States\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOnly in America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOnly in Texas\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eOnly in California\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWe Are the United States\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003e50 Adventures in the 50 States\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe 50 States\u003c\/i\u003e, as well as a wide range of activity books and gifts.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eBorn in New York and now based in sunny California, \u003cb\u003eHeather Alexande\u003c\/b\u003er is the author of numerous books for children, both fiction and nonfiction, including \u003ci\u003eOnly In America\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEat Bugs: Project Startup\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to the Nutcracker\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eA Child's Introduction to Egyptology\u003c\/i\u003e, and the \u003ci\u003eWallace and Grace\u003c\/i\u003e early chapter book series. Heather also works as a children's book editor. Visit her at heatheralexanderbooks.com.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJoseph Moffat-Pena\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book author and illustrator based in Oregon City, Oregon. From a young age, Joseph has shown a keen interest in drawing. Some of his early inspirations include Ed Emberly, Genndy Tartakovsky, and Dr. Seuss. While Joseph primarily works digitally, he also enjoys experimenting with various traditional drawing and painting methods. All of his digital brushes and textures have been carefully created traditionally first. Aside from illustrating, Joseph enjoys exploring trails with his wife and two dogs, listening to and playing music, and going out to the movies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Wide Eyed Editions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50610173870354,"sku":"9780711281431","price":15.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_f8d3761e-7bbb-4273-a2d5-c5f7466257c2.jpg?v=1732335406","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/only-in-new-york-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-the-empire-state-9780711281431","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}