We Are the United States Activity Book

by Saunders, Claire; Linero, Sol

• ISBN13: 9780711282636
• ISBN10: 0711282633
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2023-04-18
• Publisher: Wide Eyed Editions

Summary

The We Are the United States Activity Book is a trip across a wonderful country through fun puzzles, games, art, and other activities designed to celebrate the incredible diversity of the USA.

Visit lively festivals, record-breaking monuments, and storied places on this fun-packed journey through a unique country. With crosswords, math conundrums, mazes, creative prompts, and so much more, learn and play your way through the U. S. of A. But it's not just the 50 states you'll be passing through: We Are the United States also visits the US's territories for a hands-on look at these vibrant communities. You'll find unbelievable facts, inspiring people, and of course, boredom-busting activities—perfect for readers 7-9 years old.

From New York to Guam and California to Puerto Rico, this colorful book showcases the very best of the US: its people!

If you love We Are the United States Activity Book, why not check out We Are the United States? Written by Sarosh Arif and Margaux Weston and illustrated by Sol Linero, this stunning infographic guide takes a deep dive into every part of the US to find out how the diverse people and histories of America make it great.

Author Biography

Claire Saunders is a freelance writer and editor. A graduate of Cambridge University, she has been editing for over 20 years, and is a prolific author of fiction and non-fiction for children. Claire lives with her family in Lewes, in southern England.

SolLinero is a children's book illustrator and graphic designer from Buenos Aires. Her distinctive artwork is filled with rich detail, bright colors and a love for local culture. She has worked for Airbnb, Pottery Barn Kids, Unicef and international magazines such as Oprah, Jamie Oliver, Wired and Scholastic. With Wide-Eyed Editions, Sol has also illustrated the bestselling 50 States series.

Sarosh Arif is a Muslim, Pakistani-American writer, an award-winning teacher, and a Columbia University-educated entrepreneur. She splits her time between New York City and Istanbul writing, teaching, and designing award-winning education programming for Syrian refugees. Having worked with the United Nations, Teach for America, and leading journalism companies around the world, Sarosh uses her experiences to inform her role in the publishing industry, where she is an advocate for marginalized voices, diverse stories, and authentic representation. 

Margeaux Weston is a writer and editor. With a background in education, she combines her passion for literacy and diversity by crafting stories that serve as windows and mirrors for young audiences. She has published two books, and is the founder of littleblkbooks.com, a literary site created to discover diverse books for young readers. With over 1000 members, subscribers receive monthly book suggestions and engagement materials for featured books.