Where is Missouri? / by Annette Whipple ; illustrated by Ted Hammond.
Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Missouri in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Missouri? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination. Visit famous landmarks like the St. Louis Gateway Arch. Meet important people like Dred Scott. Read about the Pony Express, an early way for mail to be delivered to the west coast of the country. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the Missouri mule. Not to mention the 18th & Vine district of Kansas City! Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled "At a Glance" section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Missouri.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798217243778
- ISBN: 9798217243761
- Physical Description: 50 pages : illustrations, maps ; 21 cm.
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 50).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Where is Missouri? -- Missouri and first people -- Early Missouri -- The making of modern Missouri -- Missouri today -- Missouri at a glance -- Timelines -- Bibliography.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12. Penguin Workshop.
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- Missouri > Juvenile literature.
Missouri > Social life and customs > Juvenile literature.
Missouri > Description and travel > Juvenile literature.
Missouri > Geography > Juvenile literature.
Missouri > History > Juvenile literature.
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- Instructional and educational works.
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- 5 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal.
- 1 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries. (Show)
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | J 977.8 Whipple (Text) | 38950611651680 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Angier Public Library | J 977.8 Whi (Text) | 33632002762954 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Canton Library | J977.8 Whipple (Text) | 33115007718345 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Goldsboro Library | GOLDCHILD (Text) | WAYNE25184041518847 | Juvenile Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Lee County Main Library | J 977.8 WHIPPLE (Text) | 33262003299166 | Juvenile Nonfiction | Available | - |
| Louisburg - Main Branch | FRAN2026699 (Text) | FRAN2026699 | Juvenile Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Louisburg - Main Branch | FRAN2031552 (Text) | FRAN2031552 | Juvenile Nonfiction | On order | - |
| Thomasville Public Library | J 977.8 WHI SERIES-WHOHQ (Text) | 25908008576451 | Juvenile Fiction Series | Available | - |
