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Our 50 states a family adventure across America

"Each of the fifty states is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States"--Provided by publisher.

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Main Author:	Cheney, Lynne V.
Other Authors:	Preiss-Glasser, Robin
Format:	Books Print Book
Language:	English
Published:	New York : Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers, c2006.
Edition:	1st ed.
Subjects:	U.S. states > Juvenile nonfiction. United States > History, Local > Juvenile nonfiction. United States > History > Juvenile nonfiction. United States > Description and travel > Juvenile nonfiction.
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Summary:	"Each of the fifty states is represented by important people, ideas, and events in the history of the United States"--Provided by publisher.
Physical Description:	74 p. : col. ill. ; 28 cm.
ISBN:	0689867174 9780689867170
Author Notes:	Lynne Cheney was born on August 14, 1941 in Casper, Wyoming. She received a B.A. with honors from Colorado College, a M.A. in English from the University of Colorado, and a Ph.D. in 19th century British literature from the University of Wisconsin. She was the editor of Washingtonian Magazine from 1983 to 1986. As chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities from 1986 to 1993, she wrote and spoke about the importance of knowing American history and she worked to provide opportunities for teachers to gain the knowledge that leads to inspired instruction. She has written several books including We the People: The Story of Our Constitution and James Madison: A Life Reconsidered. (Bowker Author Biography)