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Missouri weird & wonderful! / written by Amanda E. Doyle ; & illustrated by Dan Zettwoch.

Doyle, Amanda E., (author.). Zettwoch, Dan, (illustrator.).

Summary:

Missouri Weird and Wonderful is a fast-paced, fact-filled collection of the most fascinating parts of life in our state, with a kid's-eye point of view. Learn the many wild nicknames of our famous native amphibian, get an appreciation for how radical Scott Joplin's ragtime music was in the early 1900s, and discover the entire branch of medicine that was born here. Sports, history, wildlife, food, inventions, architecture, natural wonders, and just plain fun come to vibrant life in these richly illustrated, full-color pages. Author Amanda E. Doyle and illustrator Dan Zettwoch scoured the state, from border to border, to find these nuggets for curious kids of all ages. Find out how much MO you know!

Record details

ISBN: 9781681064826
ISBN: 1681064820
Physical Description: 43 pages : color illustrations, maps ; 32 cm
Publisher: St. Louis, MO : Reedy Press, c2023.

Content descriptions

Formatted Contents Note:

Inventions & firsts! -- Natural landscape -- Wildlife -- Famous people -- Historical events -- Architecture -- Food -- Amusements & recreation -- Sports -- Oddities & hidden gems -- Map -- The "Show-Me" State scavenger hunt!.