Where Is Colorado?

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.
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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.

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Jennifer Marino Walters View titles by Jennifer Marino Walters
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com View titles by Who HQ

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