Texas Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection—and a healthy dose of attitude—the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state’s borders and in the chronicles of its history. From the world’s largest squirrel (property of Cedar Creek) to the world’s oldest washing machine (at the Washing Machine Museum in Mineral Wells), Texas Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes that will amuse Texas residents and visitors alike.
The definitive collection of Texas's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for Texas residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.
Texas Curiosities brings to the reader with humor and affection--and a healthy dose of attitude--the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within the state's borders and in the chronicles of its history. A fun, accessible read, Texas Curiosities is a who's who of unusual and unsung heroes. Full color with maps throughout, this compendium of the state's quirks and characters will amuse Texas residents and visitors alike.
Filled with up-to-date information, color photos, fascinating & fun facts this book "All About TEXAS: 100+ Amazing Facts with Pictures" is the best book for kids to find out more about the Lone Star State. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why TEXAS is special-and what makes it different from other States. This book gives a story, history, the state symbols & explores the most interesting and amazing fun facts about Texas. This is a great chance for every kid to expand their knowledge about the 2nd most populous state of US and impress family and friends with all discovered and never known before amazing fun facts.Please check this out: Our other best-selling books for kids are-All About Arizona: 100+ Amazing Fun Facts with PicturesAll About California: 100+ Amazing Fun Facts with PicturesAll About New York: 100+ Amazing Fun Facts with PicturesAll About New Jersey: 100+ Amazing Fun Facts with PicturesAll About Massachusetts: 100+ Amazing Fun Facts with PicturesAll About Italy: 100+ Amazing Fun Facts with PicturesKnow about Sharks: 100 Amazing Fun Facts with Pictures Know About Whales:100+ Amazing & Interesting Fun Facts with Pictures: " Never known Before Whales facts"Know About Dinosaurs: 100 Amazing & Interesting Fun Facts with PicturesKnow About Kangaroos: Amazing & Interesting Facts with PicturesKnow About Penguins: 100+ Amazing Penguin Facts with PicturesKnow About Dolphins:100 Amazing Dolphin Facts with Pictures100 Amazing Quiz Q & A About Penguin: Never Known Before Penguin FactsMost Popular Animal Quiz book for Kids: 100 amazing animal facts Quiz Book for Kids: Science, History, Geography, Biology, Computer & Information TechnologyEnglish Grammar for Kids: Most Easy Way to learn English GrammarSolar System & Space Science- Quiz for Kids: What You Know About Solar SystemEnglish Grammar Practice Book for elementary kids: 1000+ Practice Questions with AnswersA to Z of English Tense
This book is part of a series of 50 quick facts about each of the United States of America. This book covers the state of Texas. Facts about the major cities, the history of the state, famous people linked to Texas and many more subjects. This book contains all you will ever need to know about the Lone Star state.
Many Texas travel guides are all hat and no cattle, put together by temporary or transplanted Texans who aren’t well familiar with the state in its entirety, much less the experiences and marvels that express bona fide Lone Star spirit. Award-winning author E. R. Bills’s 100 Things to Do in Texas Before You Die is a definitive, quick-reference travel guide put together by a native-born, lifelong Texan who has traveled the state all his life and spent the last several years writing about its distinct treasures, attractions and history. From the Big Bend to the Big Thicket, the Panhandle to the Padre Island National Seashore and all points in between, join Bills in this Lone Star bucket list that emphasizes authentic Texas in in all of its amazing diversity, stark beauty and unparalleled presence in the lower forty-eight.
Are you looking to learn more about Texas? Sure, you've heard about the Alamo and JFK's assassination in history class, but there's so much about the Lone Star State that even natives don't know about. In this trivia book, you'll journey through Texas's history, pop culture, sports, folklore, and so much more! In The Great Book of Texas, some of the things you will learn include: Which Texas hero isn't even from Texas? Why is Texas called the Lone Star State? Which hotel in Austin is one of the most haunted hotels in the United States? Where was Bonnie and Clyde's hideout located? Which Tejano musician is buried in Corpus Christi? What unsolved mysteries happened in the state? Which Texas-born celebrity was voted "Most Handsome" in high school? Which popular TV show star just opened a brewery in Austin? Whether you consider yourself a Texas pro or you know absolutely nothing about the state, you'll learn something new as you discover more about the state's past, present, and future. Find out about things that weren't mentioned in your history book. In fact, you might even be able to impress your history teacher with your newfound knowledge once you've finished reading! So, what are you waiting for? Dive in now to learn all there is to know about the Lone Star State!
Your round-trip ticket to the wildest, wackiest, most outrageous people, places, and things the Wolverine State has to offer! Whether you’re a born-and-raised Michiganite, a recent transplant, or just passing through, Michigan Curiosities will have you laughing out loud as Colleen Burcar takes you on a rollicking tour of the strangest sites in theWolverine State. Experience some raucous festivals that celebrate everything from Elvis and Jimmy Buffett to bologna and chicken gizzards. Visit the home of the world’s largest burger, where you can still order a 100-pound Goliath burger, topped off with a one-and-a-half-gallon Colossal sundae—and don’t forget the 20-inch chocolate chip cookie. Discover where the law of gravity is broken, tour an actual glass house (the ultimate recycling project), and visit some amazing stone “hobbit” houses.
