Where is Colorado? / by Jennifer Marino Walters ; illustrated by Ted Hammond.
Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Colorado in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Colorado? 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 Mesa Verde cliff dwellings. Meet the woman who wrote the lyrics to "American the Beautiful" after seeing the Colorado mountains. Read about the many Indigenous peoples who have lived in Colorado for generations. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the highest auto tunnel in the world and an Olympic training facility. Not to mention the gold rush that led to the founding of Denver, the Mile High 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 Colorado.
Record details
- ISBN: 9798217244171
- ISBN: 9798217244164
- Physical Description: 50 pages : illustrations, maps ; 20 cm.
- Edition: First edition
- Publisher: New York, New York : Penguin Workshop, 2026.
- Copyright: ©2026
Content descriptions
- General Note:
- "An official Who HQ book"--Cover.
- Bibliography, etc. Note:
- Includes bibliographical references (page 50).
- Formatted Contents Note:
- Where is Colorado? -- Colorado's land and environment -- State origins -- Growth and development -- Today's state -- Colorado at a glance -- Timelines.
- Target Audience Note:
- Ages 8-12. Penguin Workshop.Grades 3-7. Penguin Workshop.
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- U.S. states > Juvenile literature.
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Colorado > Description and travel > Juvenile literature.
Colorado > Geography > Juvenile literature.
Colorado > History > Juvenile literature.
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- 5 of 8 copies available at NC Cardinal. (Show)
- 1 of 1 copy available at Johnston County Affiliated Libraries.
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- 0 current holds with 8 total copies.
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Public Library of Johnston County and Smithfield | J 978.8 Marino-Walters (Text) | 38950611651706 | Juvenile New Nonfiction | Available | - |
