Take a colorful journey across the nation with Explore the U.S.A. Learn the geography, history, symbols, and interesting facts that make each state special. Explore the U.S.A. introduces beginning readers to the United States of America through vivid images and engaging text, giving them an exciting look at the places that make up this great country. Explore the U.S.A. is a series of AV2 media enhanced books. A unique book code printed on page 2 unlocks multimedia content. These books come alive with video, audio, weblinks, slide shows, activities, hands-on experiments, and much more.

Be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of fact-filled maps. Explore thousand of wondrous locations and be awed by the achievements of hundreds of people who helped make America what it is today. Celebrate, explore, enjoy! Page Plan 1 Title Page 2-3 USA country map/contents page 4-103 State maps 104-105 State flags 106-107 Historic events 108-109 Presidents 110-111 Index

Kids will travel around the country by region learning about characteristic places, people, or things through each state's game or activity.

After 40+ years of writing about Europe, Rick Steves has gathered 100 of his favorite memories together into one inspiring, award-winning collection: For the Love of Europe: My Favorite Places, People, and Stories. Join Rick as he's swept away by a fado singer in Lisbon, learns the dangers of falling in love with a gondolier in Venice, and savors a cheese course in the Loire Valley. Contemplate the mysteries of centuries-old stone circles in England, dangle from a cliff in the Swiss Alps, and hear a French farmer's defense of foie gras. With a brand-new, original introduction from Rick reflecting on his decades of travel, For the Love of Europe features 100 of the best stories published throughout his career. Covering his adventures through England, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, the Netherlands, Spain, and more, these are stories only Rick Steves could tell. Wry, personal, and full of Rick's signature humor, For the Love of Europe is a fond and inspirational look at a lifetime of travel. Winner of the 2022 Society of American Travel Writers' Lowell Thomas Travel Journalism Award: Best Travel Book, Silver

Travel the U.S.A. in this exciting series! Discover the amazing buildings, breathtaking parks, and fun festivals in each state. Readers will learn about each destination's history, agriculture, industries, and cultural and tourist attractions. Maps, colorful photos, and illustrations showcase each state's defining features. Each book also highlights the state's symbol, seal, flag, song, and famous people. A phonetic glossary and sources for further research are also included. From Alabama to Wyoming, and Washington, DC, to Puerto Rico, there is so much to explore at every stop along the way!