About the Author

GABRIELLE BALKAN has worked with Scholastic, Harper Collins and Penguin. She lives and works in New York

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

Reviews

"Author Gabrielle Balkan's research and writing draws readers in with a fun mash-up of history, geography and pop culture, while Sol Linero's illustrations make every spread a delight."
*BookPage*

"A great read to share with your young one. Bright and colorful, you'll enjoy it as much as they will!"
*Design Sponge*

"For Those Who Pride Themselves on Knowing Their State's Flower/Bird/Motto. A large-format atlas of the U.S., The 50 States is chock-full of interesting facts, trivia and history."
*Family Circle*

"When I first laid eyes on The 50 States, written and researched by Gabrielle Balkan and illustrated by Sol Linero, I absolutely had to have it because I think it's easily the most delightful book on the topic that I've ever seen."
*Inhabitots*

"There are Tlingit nation canoes in Alaska, Walden Pond in Massachusetts, Harpers Ferry in West Virginia (but also the first pepperoni roll and first red-brick street; not all icons are serious business)."
*Kirkus Reviews*

"Readers will enjoy browsing this oversized and colorful atlas of the United States....will offer hours of browsing pleasure."
*Literacy Daily (International Literacy Association)*

"A big, beautiful educational journey across the U.S."
*Pretty Prudent*

"A stylish atlas that evokes the character and diversity of the country, equally suitable for coffee tables or family vacations."
*Publishers Weekly*

"Open the large formatted book and explore the United States. Each state (and the District of Columbia) is presented handsome, colorful, and highly informative maps to create a memorable journey."
*Reading Rockets*

"The engaging, colorful pages, high interest facts, and intriguing material make this a volume that has appeal for a wide audience."
*School Library Connection, Highly Recommended*

"A colorful introduction to the 50 states....an above-average title on a popular topic, and state trivia enthusiasts will find it entertaining and useful." -"
*School Library Journal*

"Surprises abound in The 50 States, a splendid reference, coffee-table book and conversation starter for anyone, anywhere."
*Shelf Awareness*