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"Well, it was just your basic, ordinary day in the good old U. S. of A. States all over the country were waking up, having their first cups of coffee, reading the morning paper, and enjoying the beautiful sunrise.
All the states, that is, except for Kansas."
At the first annual "states party," Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places. In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?
Packed with madcap humor and whimsical illustrations, this quirky story-starring all fifty states-is chock-full of introductory facts and silly antics that will make learning geography as much fun as taking a vacation.
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• ISBN13: 9780805068313
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
| | | Product Details: | | | Author:
| Laurie Keller | | Paperback:
| 40 pages | | Publisher:
| Henry Holt and Co. (BYR) | | Publication Date:
| April 01, 2002 | | Language:
| English | | ISBN:
| 0805068317 | | Package Length:
| 9.8 inches | | Package Width:
| 9.8 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.2 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.55 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 72 reviews |
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Love this book!Nov 19, 2009
This book is so cute! Fun and silly and a great read! It made us giggle - a fun addition to any child's personal library.
AWESOME CHILDREN'S BOOKNov 01, 2009
What a creative story! After reading this book, my 5-year-old immediately took an interest in the geography of the USA because the states were written & illustrated as having so much personality. With the engaging style of this book, my son quickly learned the location and even the shapes of many of the states. Fabulous teaching tool!
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 The Scrambled States of America (Book)Sep 26, 2009
Would definitely recommend purchasing the CD in addition to the book. The various voice characters portray & bring alive the individual states better than one person reading the book aloud to a child. Clever concept; probably more suitable for older children.
 Fun Geography LessonAug 10, 2009
This is a fun book about the U.S. states! The illustrations are colorful and very clever. (I also liked the little captions of the states talking with each other throughout the book.) This is a neat review of the states, their shapes, and how they fit next to each other. The last few pages of the book include the cartoon drawings of each state, with square mileage and population. Cute!
Courtesy of Kids @ Teens Read TooJul 16, 2009
Having just returned from a cross-country trip from Pennsylvania to Montana, the kids were super excited to help me review THE SCRAMBLED STATES OF AMERICA. The package comes with both a paperback copy of the story as well as an unabridged reading of the book. The CD has a read-along section with chimes to indicate when to turn the page, and also an uninterrupted version of the story. No matter which option you choose, be it reading the book, just listening to the story, or a combination of both, everyone will come away amused, entertained, and yes, I'll admit, a little bit educated.
The story is told with different voices to take on the personalities of the States. Kansas, being landlocked in the middle of the country, is bored. With the assistance of its neighbor, Nebraska, the two states decide to throw a party and invite all the other States. The party is a brilliant success, and Idaho and Virginia suggest that all of the States change places.
Well, they all agree and soon, Florida is where Minnesota used to be and complaining of the cold. And Minnesota winds up with sunburn, having moved to the south. Arizona doesn't like being on the Atlantic Ocean because it messes up her hair. And poor Alaska, used to being alone, is being crowded by both Oklahoma and Michigan. Poor Kansas, having complained about being in the middle of the country, is now all alone out where Hawaii used to be. Things are worse rather than better.
A very fun and at times silly story, the narrators bring life to all the States and their interactions. If following with the book, there are many side illustrations that the narrators also share. The story goes quickly and is one that can be listened to over and over again. In reading the book, the vibrant colors and illustrations are eye-catching and informative.
Plus, my 9-year-old son tried to trick me up when testing me on the states and their capitals that are added at the back of the book.
Reviewed by: Jaglvr
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