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Book of fascinating state facts keeps kids busy.
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for Ages 5 and Up
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About The Train of States
Parents need to know that this isn't a book that you'll want to read straight through. Instead, it's a book to explore, full of fascinating facts that encourages you to flip around, skipping to the information that most interests you and coming back again and again to the parts you missed.
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Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about what makes each state unique. Each state has its own motto. What do the mottos mean? And how do they apply to our own lives?
- Kids will like picking out the animals that are common to each state, too, and might want to find out more about, say, a butterfly called Dogface that is native to California!
- Kids may be surprised by which states came first. Did you know that Georgia was a state before Massachusetts?
- Budding birdwatchers might be fascinated by the state birds. Head to the library for a guide that has real photos and find out what birds are visiting your backyard or nearby park.
- Kids might want to make a family poster similar to the illustrations Sis made for each state. Families can come up with a family bird, a family motto, and even a family flag!
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