This book is so fun and absolutely gorgeous. I’ve been obsessed with America since having a jigsaw puzzle as a child that taught me all of the names of the states. I’ve remembered every state and am now passing on a similar obsession to my son.

The pictures are so lovely - rich and vibrant colours that are a treat for the eyes, and each page is dense with interesting facts and ‘wow, i didn’t know that’ moments.

I can’t wait to be able to purchase this in hard back so that we can paw over it regularly and I can help my kids memorise the states too!

This was a very interesting read for me as it provided me with lots of new information of different states in America.

I have three kids and they all loooove to read. The problem that I sometimes find is that their books lose favor with them quickly, especially as they grow into independent readers. This book is the exception -- you can buy it (maybe even grab one for each kid because they won't want to share) and your children will find something new every time they open the book. The pictures are so beautiful, the facts are interesting, and my kids are learning about US History. It's a win-win.

I'll give an example from my home state of Maine:

- Gorgeous font and photos that kids and adults will enjoy
- There is a map showing where the state is in relation to the rest of the country
- It gives "moments to remember" which include, aptly, the launch of LL Bean
- Key facts give quick facts like the statehood date, the state flower (white pine cone!) and the capital
- The map itself, the centerpiece, reads like an infographic which highlights famous Mainers and highlights some of the natural sights of the state, including my personal favorite, Katahdin

Beautiful book that I'm going to buy for all my friends kids when their birthdays roll around.

I’ve been eyeing this book for awhile and jumped at the chance to review it!

As a homeschool mom- this book is everything I could dream it would be. We loved the fun, interesting facts. Aesthetically, it was pleasing to look at (and yes- would look great on a shelf!). My kids are studying American history this year, and I think it would be a great resource to use for research projects or even just learning a couple states a week. I have a daughter that is obsessed with the states right now and is loving learning all the new things that aren’t in every other state book we own. This one is unique and different and would be a great addition to a homeschool shelf (or even a classroom shelf or child’s book shelf- every kid needs access to this book!).

Thanks NetGalley for the chance to review this book. I was provided an electronic copy for review, but all views and opinions are my own.

I have a friend that’s a map fan, so I’m always on the lookout for map books even if the book is intended for kids. I really enjoyed this one, the bright colors and loads of facts make it an engaging read for young and old alike. I can only imagine how hard it was to narrow the facts down! I even liked the style of the illustrations—I’ll definitely be picking up a physical copy for my friend.

Thanks to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group for the ARC. All opinions are my own.

Absolutely love this book! We own the previous edition, and it is staple in our homeschool library. We use it daily for our geography lessons. My children love the bright colors and artwork. The facts included have helped to encourage them to seek further information on the topics discussed and the states. I will be recommending it to others and purchasing it for our home once it is released.

Thank you NetGalley and Quarto Publishing Group - Wide Eyed Editions for the ARC to review!

I’m a sucker for geography as I studied Tourism years ago. I love facts and history about places and have an obsession for the USA. It is one of my favorite holiday destinations. So it was great to read and learn more about all the places I can visit in the future.

A fun factoid type book for children to learn about the 50 States and Washington DC. Each gets two pages that includes a cartoon map of the state, historical timeline, fun information, and a few nods to notables in the states. There are also key facts for each state including capital, largest cities, statehood order, state bird, lower, tree etc. This is the kind of fun overview book students would check out of my school library. It isn’t detailed enough to do state reports that one of my elementary school grades requires. I personally was disappointed a little in the information chosen about my own state. But it is hard to summarize a whole state in two pages. Overall, I think kids would enjoy reading and looking through

What a great book to teach not only children, but also people of all ages about the USA. I loved that the book was in alphabetical order. Each page was so fun to look at and offered informative graphics and great pieces of information ad history and fact. Very well done book.

These maps are less of geographical interest than they are for folks looking to get a vibe of each state or understand the culture better. Readers can also learn more about the interesting places in each state. The timelines are nice, as well as mini biographies of interesting people.

My son would be frustrated that there isn't an effort to show correctly placed capitals, tourist destinations, and other citires.

Thank you NetGalley and the publisher for the ARC. I will purchase for my library.

Thank you so much to NetGalley and Quarto Publishing for my copy of The 50 States by Gabrielle Balkan in exchange for an honest review. It publishes May 7, 2024.
This was such a fun and informative book! As a homeschool mom who loves to travel, and is raising little travel-lovers, this is the perfect book for my family! But even if you don’t love to travel, I think this would be a great fit for any kid, library, or classroom!

This has so much packed into it. Probably one of the coolest books I’ve seen on the fifty states and the most facts I’ve seen on the states. I was really excited for my kids to read this. They’re finally learning about the states and this book was so colorful and engaging. The fact’s ranged from fun random facts to some cool historical facts. My favorite was learning the origin of each states name. I would definitely recommend this book to family and friends and anyone with school aged kids. This was awesome!

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Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with this book in exchange for my review! All opinions are my own.

As someone who is fascinated with history, I enjoyed this children's book, I thought the illustrations were colorful and eye-catching. I would say that this book would probably be best suited for children 7+, -- I think it may be a little advanced for some readers. But the great thing about this book is that it both entertains AND educates children. This book is the perfect book for elementary school teachers and librarians to add to their shelves. I enjoyed reading this book overall :)

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This book offers a captivating journey through America's diverse landscape, providing readers with a comprehensive collection of fascinating facts about each state. From the historical landmarks to unique tidbits of information, the book expertly weaves together an engaging tapestry of information. I love the layout of the book. As a homeschool parent, this will be a fantastic resource!

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The 50 states is a children's nonfiction book about all of the states in the USA. Each state has a bunch of different facts and pictures to go along with the facts.

This book was really nice! It has great information and really nice illustrations. It has a ton of information about the different states. It was interesting to read about the different states. I think kids will really enjoy reading this book and looking at the pictures. The pictures are all colorful and vibrant. I really liked the font choices as well. Everything looked nice on the page.

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