Kids want to learn about the world around them, and with this engaging, colorful collection of facts, figures, photographs, and fun, they will. Perfect for home or for school, and a great gift for any curious reader, here are thousands of fascinating and surprising facts about about the United States, from its natural resources and landmarks, to the first peoples to inhabit and explore the Americas, to the innovation and diversity of the nation in the 21st century--and everything in between. Kids, teachers, and families will find timely and timeless information on an enormous variety of subjects. It will give readers hours and hours of fun while it educates and illuminates.