How much do you know about the Aloha State? There's so much to learn about Hawaii that even residents of the state don't know! In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Hawaii's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more!In The Great Book of Hawaii, you'll find the answers to the following questions:- How did Hawaii get its name?- Why is it called the Aloha State?- Why was it once called "The Kingdom of Hawaii"?- Which sport was invented in Hawaii?- Which movies have been filmed in the state?- What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state?- What's Hawaii's most famous unsolved mystery?And so much more!As an added bonus, you'll learn words from the Hawaiian language throughout the book.This book is packed with trivia facts about Hawaii. Some of the facts in this book are surprising, while others are sad or creepy. The one thing they have in common is that all of them are interesting!Whether you're just learning about Hawaii or you already think you're an expert on the state, you'll learn something you didn't know in every chapters. Your history teacher will be interesting at all of your newfound knowledge.So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Hawaii!

How much do you know about the Aloha State? There's so much to learn about Hawaii that even residents of the state don't know! In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Hawaii's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more! In The Great Book of Hawaii, you'll find the answers to the following questions: How did Hawaii get its name? Why is it called the Aloha State? Why was it once called "The Kingdom of Hawaii"? Which sport was invented in Hawaii? Which movies have been filmed in the state? What legends from the Hawaiian culture haunt the state? What's Hawaii's most famous unsolved mystery? And so much more! As an added bonus, you'll learn words from the Hawaiian language throughout the book. This book is packed with trivia facts about Hawaii. Some of the facts in this book are surprising, while others are sad or creepy. The one thing they have in common is that all of them are interesting! Whether you're just learning about Hawaii or you already think you're an expert on the state, you'll learn something you didn't know in every chapters. Your history teacher will be interesting at all of your newfound knowledge. So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn more about Hawaii!

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This is quite possibly the most interesting, fun and entertaining book you'll ever find about the state of Colorado. It comes packed with interesting stories, history, trivia and fun facts that will spark your curiosity about the great state of Colorado.

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A narrative history of Hawaii profiles its former existence as a royal kingdom, recounting the wars fought by European powers for control of its position, its adoption of Christianity, and its annexation by the United States.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER • Misconceptions, misunderstandings, and flawed facts finally get the heave-ho in this humorous, downright humiliating book of reeducation based on the phenomenal British bestseller. Challenging what most of us assume to be verifiable truths in areas like history, literature, science, nature, and more,The Book of General Ignorance is a witty “gotcha” compendium of how little we actually know about anything. It’ll have you scratching your head wondering why we even bother to go to school. Think Magellan was the first man to circumnavigate the globe, baseball was invented in America, Henry VIII had six wives, Mount Everest is the tallest mountain? Wrong, wrong, wrong, and wrong again. You’ll be surprised at how much you don’t know! Check out The Book of General Ignorance for more fun entries and complete answers to the following: How long can a chicken live without its head? About two years. What do chameleons do? They don’t change color to match the background. Never have; never will. Complete myth. Utter fabrication. Total Lie. They change color as a result of different emotional states. How many legs does a centipede have? Not a hundred. How many toes has a two-toed sloth? It’s either six or eight. Who was the first American president? Peyton Randolph. What were George Washington’s false teeth made from? Mostly hippopotamus. What was James Bond’s favorite drink? Not the vodka martini.