Our 50 States

By Lynne Cheney, Robin Preiss Glasser (Illustrator)

Embark on a journey through America's diverse landscapes and rich history, state by state.

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76 pages

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Join a family on an epic road trip across America, exploring the vibrant landscapes and stories that define each state. Inspired by her grandchildren's adventures, Lynne Cheney invites you to discover the beauty and history of the nation, from Florida's Everglades to California's Sierra Mountains. With Robin Preiss Glasser's lively illustrations, this book celebrates the diverse heritage and captivating tales that make America home. What hidden stories will you uncover on this unforgettable journey?

From the publisher

As I’ve traveled our great country, I have been struck again and again by its beauty and variety and reminded of how rich our history is. Travel a few miles in any direction, and you’ll encounter an amazing story that helps explain all the multitude of ways our country came to be. – Lynne Cheney Lynne Cheney and Robin Preiss Glasser, creators of the bestselling America: A Patriotic Primer and A is for Abigail: An Almanac of Amazing American Women, take you on an unforgettable tour of America – from the Everglades of Florida to the grasslands of Kentucky to the Sierra Mountains of California. Listening to her grandchildren’s enthusiastic account of all they saw and did on a family road trip inspired Lynne Cheney to collaborate with Robin Preiss Glasser and create Our 50 States – the greatest family vacation imaginable. Pack your bags and celebrate our diverse heritage state by state and sea to shining sea in this treasure trove of America’s people, places, and history. A scholar of American history, Mrs. Cheney has drawn on a lifetime of study and travel for Our 50 States. Robin Preiss Glasser has brought her inimitable wit and exuberance to every illustration. Together they have created a joyful book that reminds us how fortunate we are to call America our home.

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