State Fact Finder 1999 Hardbound Edition


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Which state has the best transportation system? The lowest population? The highest crime rate? This conveniently organized collection of rankings contains a comprehensive array of information -- organized by state and by subject -- with hundreds of new social, political and economic facts for state-to-state comparisons. More than 240 tables of economic, social, demographic and other data are organized into 12 subject areas: -- Population -- Government -- Taxes -- Health -- Federal Impacts -- Crime -- Economics -- Revenues and Finances -- Welfare -- Geography -- Education -- Transportation A state profile section summarizes each state's rankings, so readers can see at a glance their state's standing on all the indicators in the book. Introductory essays by the author guide readers to the most fruitful use of this data to meet their needs and the book is thoroughly indexed for quick research.




State Fact Finder 2000 Hardbound Edition


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A collection of rankings containing comprehensive information arranged by state and subject, this title contains social, political and economic facts for state-to-state comparisons. A state profile section summarizes each state's rankings and introductory essays are also included.







50 Cities of the U.S.A.


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From Anchorage to Washington D.C., take a trip through America’s well-loved cities with this unique A-Z like no other, lavishly illustrated and annotated with key cultural icons, from famous people and inventions to events, food, and monuments. Explore skyscraper streets, museum miles, local food trucks, and city parks of the United States of America and discover more than 2,000 facts that celebrate the people, culture, and diversity that have helped make America what it is today. Cities include Anchorage • Atlanta • Austin • Baltimore • Birmingham • Boise • Boston • Burlington • Charleston • Charlotte • Cheyenne • Chicago • Cleveland • Columbus • Denver • Detroit • Hartford • Honolulu • Houston • Indianapolis • Jacksonville • Kansas City • Las Vegas • Little Rock • Los Angeles • Louisville • Memphis • Miami • Milwaukee • Minneapolis-St. Paul • Nashville • New Orleans • New York • Newark • Newport • Oklahoma City • Philadelphia • Phoenix • Pittsburgh • Portland, ME • Portland, OR • Rapid City • Salt Lake City • San Francisco • Santa Fe • Seattle • St. Louis • Tucson • Virginia Beach • Washington, D.C. The 50 States series of books for young explorers celebrates the USA and the wider world with key facts and fun activities about the people, history, and natural environments that make each location within them uniquely wonderful. Beautiful illustrations, maps, and infographics bring the places to colorful life. Also available from the series:The 50 States, The 50 States: Activity Book, The 50 States: Fun Facts, 50 Trailblazers of the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World, 50 Adventures in the 50 States, 50 Maps of the World Activity Book, Only in America!, and We Are the 50 States.




Finding Florida


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Offers a comprehensive look at the history of the state of Florida, from its discovery, exploration, and settlement through its becoming a state, to notable events in the early twenty-first century.




What the Fact?


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From acclaimed writer, journalist, and physician Dr. Seema Yasmin comes a “savvy, accessible, and critical” (Kirkus Reviews, starred review) book about the importance of media literacy, fact-based reporting, and the ability to discern truth from lies. What is a fact? What are reliable sources? What is news? What is fake news? How can anyone make sense of it anymore? Well, we have to. As conspiracy theories and online hoaxes increasingly become a part of our national discourse and “truth” itself is being questioned, it has never been more vital to build the discernment necessary to tell fact from fiction, and media literacy has never been more important. In this accessible guide, Dr. Seema Yasmin, an award-winning journalist, scientist, medical professional, and professor, traces the spread of misinformation and disinformation through our fast-moving media landscape and teaches young readers the skills that will help them identify and counter poorly-sourced clickbait and misleading headlines.




Choice


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Return to FACTopia!


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Every fact is connected in weird and wonderful ways. Follow a trail that sweeps from facts about snowball fights to facts about volcanoes to facts about blue whales to facts about earwax. You can choose your own route through these facts - stick to the path or zoom to a complete different (but still connected) part of FACTopia! Where will your curiosity take you? --Back cover.




Library Journal


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CQ Weekly


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