{"product_id":"we-are-the-united-states-meet-the-people-who-live-work-and-play-across-the-usa-hardcover","title":"We Are the United States: Meet the People Who Live, Work, and Play Across the USA - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eSol Linero\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator), \u003cb\u003eMargeaux Weston\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eSarosh Arif\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThis vibrantly illustrated compendium explores the beautiful diversity of the people who live, work, and love across the USA in this joyful follow-up to \u003ci\u003eThe 50 States\u003c\/i\u003e.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcross 51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps, covering every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming, \u003ci\u003eWe Are The United States\u003c\/i\u003e celebrates the \u003cb\u003eglorious rainbow of different heritages, religions, hobbies, vocations, and cultures \u003c\/b\u003ethat populate this great country.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSay \"ha'u\" to the \u003cb\u003eHopi people in Arizona\u003c\/b\u003e, and \"xin chào\" to \u003cb\u003eVietnamese Americans\u003c\/b\u003e living in Orange County, California. Meet veterans in \u003cb\u003eSouth Carolina\u003c\/b\u003e, alligator farmers in \u003cb\u003eLouisiana\u003c\/b\u003e, and astronauts in \u003cb\u003eTexas\u003c\/b\u003e. Play with gamers at the E3 Expo in \u003cb\u003eLos Angeles\u003c\/b\u003e, party with drag queens in \u003cb\u003eAtlanta\u003c\/b\u003e, and ride with mountain bikers in \u003cb\u003eMoab\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlongside an\u003cb\u003e illustrated map, \u003c\/b\u003e each state's spread features a \"Hall of Fame\" highlighting\u003cb\u003e important people from the state's history, \u003c\/b\u003e as well as \"Spotlight\" pull-out illustrations showcasing \u003cb\u003eamazing cultural highlights from the area\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the \u003cb\u003elocal delicacies\u003c\/b\u003e enjoyed by each state's residents, and the\u003cb\u003e unique traditions and celebrations\u003c\/b\u003e that have been born on and brought to America's shores. Brush up on \u003cb\u003ekey stats and facts\u003c\/b\u003e about each state's population, and learn about the\u003cb\u003e powerful history of the people of this one nation, indivisible, the United States\u003c\/b\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\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. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life.\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlso available from the series: \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, Only in America, Only in America Activity Book, Only in California, Only in Texas, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eThe 50 States.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003eLinero\u003c\/b\u003e is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her distinctive artwork is filled with rich detail, bright colors, and a love for local culture. She has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef, and international magazines such as \u003ci\u003eOprah\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eJamie Oliver\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWired\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eScholastic\u003c\/i\u003e. With Wide-Eyed Editions, Sol has also illustrated the best-selling \u003ci\u003e50 States\u003c\/i\u003e series.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMargeaux Weston\u003c\/b\u003e is a writer and editor. With a background in education, she combines her passion for literacy and diversity by crafting stories that serve as windows and mirrors for young audiences. She has published two books, and is the founder of littleblkbooks.com, a literary site created to discover diverse books for young readers. With over 1000 members, subscribers receive monthly book suggestions and engagement materials for featured books. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eSarosh Arif\u003c\/b\u003e is a Muslim, Pakistani-American writer, an award-winning teacher, and a Columbia University-educated entrepreneur. She splits her time between New York City and Istanbul writing, teaching, and designing award-winning education programming for Syrian refugees. 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