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<b>This vibrantly illustrated compendium explores the beautiful diversity of the people who live, work, and love across the USA in this joyful follow-up to <i>The 50 States</i>.</b><br><br>Across <b>51 charmingly illustrated infographic maps</b>, covering every state of the USA from Alabama to Wyoming, <i>We Are The United States</i> celebrates the glorious rainbow of different heritages, religions, hobbies, vocations, and cultures that populate this great country.<br><br>Say “ha'u” to the Hopi people in Arizona, and “xin chào” to Vietnamese Americans living in Orange County, California. Meet veterans in South Carolina, alligator farmers in Louisiana, and astronauts in Texas. Play with gamers at the E3 Expo in Los Angeles, party with drag queens in Atlanta, and ride with mountain bikers in Moab.<br><br>Alongside an illustrated map, each state’s spread features a “Hall of Fame” highlighting important people from the state’s history, as well as “Spotlight” pull-out illustrations showcasing amazing cultural highlights from the area.<br><br><ul><li>Discover the local delicacies enjoyed by each state’s residents.</li><li>Explore the unique traditions and celebrations that have been born on and brought to America’s shores.</li><li>Brush up on key stats and facts about each state’s population.</li><li>Learn about the powerful history of the people of this one nation, indivisible, the United States.</li></ul><br>Illustrated in Sol Linero’s bright and contemporary style, like the best-selling <i>The 50 States, </i>this is a captivating informational resource as well as a gorgeous gift.<br><br><b>The 50 States series</b> of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life.<br><br><b>Also available from the series:</b><i> 50 Trailblazers of