Download or read book 50 States (A TIME for Kids Book) written by The Editors of TIME for Kids and published by Time Inc. Books. This book was released on 2017-08-18 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Did you know the name Alaska comes from an Aleut word meaning "great land?" Or that St. Augustine, Florida, founded in 1565, is the oldest city in our country? TIME For Kids presents the glorious 50 states of our nation in this informative guide and shares the qualities that make each one unique-- from their geographic and political origins to the individual statesÕ place in history. Packed with fun facts, illustrated maps, full-color photos, and state profiles organized alphabetically for easy search, 50 States: Our America is a great resource for school reports, summer road trips, and young readers' general curiosity.