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Book

Greetings from the 50 states : how they got their names

Call Number

  • J 973 KEEN (CEN)

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Publication Information

New York, NY : Scholastic, c2008.

Physical Description

112 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 29 cm.

Summary

The story behind each state's name and nickname is told in this informative book providing historical facts, fun trivia, and a helpful geography lesson.

Subjects

Added Authors

Selina Alko