Where is Illinois? / by Tracy Vonder Brink ; illustrated by Ted Hammond.
Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Illinois with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the origins of the blues, gospel, and jazz to the history of the Chicago World's Fair in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Did you know Illinois was the first state to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment? Are you aware that the Chicago River flows backwards? Or that the state is home to President Barack Obama? Including information on the Cahokia region and early French settlers, this book on Illinois history and culture will engage all readers, from the story of why the northern border of Illinois was altered twice to the deadly Great Chicago Fire.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798217051472
- ISBN: 9798217051465
- Physical Description: 50 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm
- Publisher: New York, NY : Penguin Workshop, 2025.
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An official WhoHQ book"--Cover.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 50).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Where is Illinois? -- Welcome to Illinois -- The path to statehood -- From settlers to skyscrapers -- The great state of Illinois -- Illinois at a glance -- Timelines -- Bibliography.
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- U.S. states > Juvenile literature.
Illinois > Juvenile literature.
Illinois > History > Juvenile literature.
Illinois > Economic conditions > Juvenile literature.
Illinois > Description and travel > Juvenile literature.
Illinois > Geography > Juvenile literature.
Illinois > Social life and customs > Juvenile literature. - Genre:
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- 9 of 9 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Madison County Public Library. (Show)
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- 0 current holds with 9 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Madison Main Library | J 977.3 BRI (Text) | 30229101295029 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | J 977.3 Von (Text) | 33632002761212 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Bunn Branch | J/977.3/Vonder Brink (Text) | 72350000134096 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | J977.3 Vonder Brink (Text) | 33115007717609 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | J 977.3 VON (Text) | 900005000339411 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | J 977.3 Brink (Text) | 38950611491897 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Robeson County Public Library | J977.3 VONDER-BRINK (Text) | 34510801012111 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Steele Memorial Library | J 977.3 BRI (Text) | 900005000312988 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Thomasville Public Library | J 977.3 VON SERIES-WHOHQ (Text) | 25908004492208 | Juvenile Fiction Series | Available | - |
