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    The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A with 50 Fact-Filled Maps | Book Giveaway

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze3 Mins Read Giveaways
    The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A with 50 Fact-Filled Maps | Book Giveaway
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    Prizes and samples provided by Quarto Publishing Group USA
    The Children’s Book Review | October 21, 2015

    The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A with 50 Fact-Filled Maps | Book Giveaway

    Enter to win a copy of The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A with 50 Fact-Filled Maps (Quarto Publishing Group USA, 2015), written by Gabrielle Balkan and illustrated by Sol Linero.

    One (1) winner receives:

    • A copy of The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A with 50 Fact-Filled Maps

    Age Range: 7-10

    Hardcover: 112 pages

    Giveaway begins October 21, 2015, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends November 20, 2015, at 11:59 P.M. PST.

    About the Book

    50 States CoverThe 50 States: Explore the U.S.A with 50 Fact-Filled Maps

    Written by Gabrielle Balkan

    Illustrated by Sol Linero

    Written by Jackie Morris

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Be inspired by the inventiveness, beauty and diversity of the United States in this curious collection of fact-filled maps. Explore thousands of wondrous locations and be awed by the achievements of hundreds of people who helped make America what it is today. Celebrate, explore, enjoy!

    Ages 7-10 | Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions | 2015 | ISBN-13: 978-1847807113

    Available Here: 

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    Excerpt

    WELCOME TO THE CENTENNIAL STATE

    In 1895, Katharine Lee Bates wrote the lyrics to the song “America the Beautiful” after a breathtaking visit to one of Colorado’s highest points, Pikes Peak. Her phrases “purple mountain majesties” and “amber waves of grain” perfectly describe the beauty of this state. The flat, grassy prairies—where buffalo once roamed—stop mid-state at the base of the majestic Rocky Mountains. These mountains are home to elk, moose, and bighorn sheep. They sit on deposits of silver and gold that beckoned prospectors west in the 1800s. Today visitors from all over the world flock to Colorado, attracted by the variety of things to see and do. From world-class skiing and mountain vistas to deserts, plains, and river-carved canyons, natural beauty and adventurous pursuits abound in Colorado.

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    About the Author

    Gabrielle Balkan comes from a family of book-loving teachers and is passionate about literacy, education, and good stories – just as her people taught her to be. She’s made good on her degree in education by working in children’s publishing and related education fields for some 15 years. Gabrielle grew up across from the Indiana State Fair and now lives in Brooklyn with her writer-husband, twin Kindergarteners, and orange cat.

    About the Illustrator

    Illustrator Sol Linero lives and works in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Her clients include Scholastic, Oprah magazine, Jamie Oliver Magazine and Wired.

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    Giveaway Rules
    • This book giveaway is open to participants in the US only.
    • Giveaway begins October 21, 2015, at 12:01 A.M. PST and ends November 20, 2015, at 11:59 P.M. PST, when all entries must be received. No purchase necessary. See official rules for details. View our privacy policy.
    • Name, e-mail address and physical address of the winner will be shared with the sponsor for the purpose of giveaway fulfillment only.

    Prizes and samples provided by Quarto Publishing Group USA.

    Thank you for entering the The 50 States: Explore the U.S.A with 50 Fact-Filled Maps, by Gabrielle Balkan and Sol Linero, giveaway. Check out our sweepstakes page to see what other free books may be up for grabs!

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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    4 Comments

    1. Charlene Underhill on October 21, 2015 8:14 am

      What a wonderful book, hope I can win it!

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    2. Carol L on October 24, 2015 2:52 am

      My grandson would love this. He loves maps and learning about the states. Great giveaway.
      Carol L
      Lucky4750 (at) aol (dot) com

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    3. Bianca Schulze on November 22, 2015 7:30 pm

      Congratulations to our winner Nadine S.! You’ll have a copy of this cool picture book coming your way.

      Reply
    4. Nadine on November 23, 2015 6:43 pm

      Thank you!

      Reply

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