{"product_id":"only-in-new-york-weird-and-wonderful-facts-about-the-empire-state-hardcover","title":"Only in New York: Weird and Wonderful Facts about the Empire State - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eHeather Alexander\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eJoseph Moffat-Pe\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\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 \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e From 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\u003e Discover 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\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Weird and wacky stats and facts \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Historical timeline \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Local sports \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Museums, amusement parks, and cultural events \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Food and drink \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Animals and plants \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Inventions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Fun festivals \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Changemakers and superstars \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e Quiz questions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\u003cb\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. 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