The Scrambled States of America -- Laurie Keller, Hardcover

At the first annual states party, Virginia and Idaho hatch a plan to swap spots so each can see another part of the country. Before the party is over, all the states decide to switch places.

In the beginning, every state is happy in its new location. But soon things start to go wrong. Florida, who switches spots with Minnesota, is freezing in the frosty northern climate, and Minnesota hasn't brought sunscreen and is getting an awful sunburn. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?

Packed with madcap humor and whimsical illustrations, this quirky story--starring all fifty states--is chock-full of introductory facts and silly antics that will make learning geography as much fun as taking a vacation.

This title has Common Core connections.

Author: Laurie Keller
Publisher: Henry Holt & Company
Published: 10/15/1998
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 10.24h x 10.30w x 0.36d
ISBN: 9780805058024
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 4.4
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 31560 / Scrambled States of America

Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Winner
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee

Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 07/27/1998 pg. 77
School Library Journal 11/01/1998 pg. 87
Booklist 01/01/1999 pg. 888
Kirkus Review - Children 09/15/1998 pg. 1385
Hornbook Guide to Children 07/01/1998 pg. 33 - Recommended, Satisfactory
Publishers Weekly Best Books 01/01/1998 pg. 50
Hornbook Guide to Children 01/01/1999 pg. 33 - Recommended, Satisfactory

About the Author

Laurie Keller is a designer and fine artist, and the illustrator of Marty Frye, Private Eye, by Janet Tashjian. Ms. Keller makes her picture-book debut with The Scrambled States of America.