{"product_id":"9780805068313","title":"The Scrambled States of America","description":"\u003cstrong\u003eThe Scrambled States of America\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor(s): Laurie Keller\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA wacky cross-country adventure starring the fifty states!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"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.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eAll the states, that is, except for Kansas.\"\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAt 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?\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePacked 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis title has Common Core connections.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eReview(s):\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Charming.” —\u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“It's hard to imagine a more engaging (or comical) way to learn the 50 states and their locations than in this auspicious debut from Keller.” —\u003ci\u003ePublishers Weekly (Starred Review)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Will elicit laughs from all those who thought geography was boring.” —\u003ci\u003eKirkus Reviews \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“A wacky and absolutely painless look at geography.” —\u003ci\u003eSchool Library Journal\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003ePennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award, Winner Maryland Black-Eyed Susan Award, Winner Parents' Choice Award Winner (2009), Long-listed IRA-CBC Children's Choices, Long-listed IRA Young Adult Choices, Winner Pennsylvania YR Choice Award, Winner CCBC Choice (Univ. of WI)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eISBN:  9780805068313\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e ","brand":"Square Fish","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":40673467728078,"sku":"9780805068313","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0600\/7029\/7806\/products\/getimage_68b4ca46-9571-4118-b93e-0e7c5170424e.jpg?v=1644858884","url":"https:\/\/pickwickbookshop.com\/products\/9780805068313","provider":"Pickwick Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}