Where Is Illinois?

von Tracy Vonder Brink, Who Hq

58 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Illinois with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the origins of the blues, gospel, and jazz to the history of the Chicago World’s Fair in this illustrated book for young readers.From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!Did you know Illinois was the first state to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment? Are you aware that the Chicago River flows backwards? Or that the state is home to President Barack Obama? Including information on the Cahokia region and early French settlers, this book on Illinois history and culture will engage all readers, from the story of why the northern border of Illinois was altered twice to the deadly Great Chicago Fire.

• Reihe: Penguin Young Readers Group
• ISBN: 9798217051465
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 04.11.2025
• Größe: 194 x 138 mm
• Verlag: Random House
• Illustrationen: Ted Hammond