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A wacky cross-country adventure starring the fifty states!
"""Well, it was just your basic, ordinary day in the good old U. S. of A. States all over the country were waking up, having their first cups of coffee, reading the morning paper, and enjoying the beautiful sunrise.All the states, that is, except for Kansas.""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. Will the states ever unscramble themselves and return to their proper places?Packed with madcap humor, 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."Download and start listening now!
"This would be a great book to introduce the student of the states in social studies. The book is about all of the states getting together for a talent show. Each of the states are names and it even discusses cities and counties. This would be a great addition to your social studies materials. "
— Misty (4 out of 5 stars)
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“Readers will unwittingly learn more than they bargained for about the (finally) United States, while poring over the endless witty remarks exchanged over state lines.”
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“[The Scrambled States of America] will elicit laughs from all those who thought geography was boring.”
— School Library Journal
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" so educational "
— Joshua, 2/19/2014 -
" An awesome book to use when introducing and reviewing the 50 states! I would definitely use this for a social studies lesson! Great for grades 3-5. "
— Autumn, 2/18/2014 -
" Fun and creative, students will enjoy this book as they find interesting wys to remember the the states. "
— Sharon, 2/14/2014 -
" This is a fun book about the U.S. states! The illustrations are colorful and very clever. The back of the book has snapshots of each state, with square mileage and population. Cute! "
— Lesley, 2/1/2014 -
" For coaching 5th grade battle of books. "
— Kym, 1/23/2014 -
" Cute idea, cute story, 'though I don't really see how it helps in learning the states. My kids were not overly impressed with this one. "
— Megan, 1/14/2014 -
" I absolutely love this book! It's such a fun way to discuss geography with children. It even includes factual information about every state. "
— Danielle, 12/10/2013 -
" I didn't quite know what to think when I first began reading this to my daughter. But it was really creative and fun. A very intelligent children's book. "
— Jaime, 11/28/2013 -
" You just can't find a more fun way to teach geography. I love this book. "
— Sandra, 11/17/2013 -
" Just like Laurie Keller's second booka bout the "Scrambled States" this would also be great to use when teaching geography. I really enjoyed this book and I believe that the students would love reading the dialogue between the fifty states. "
— Allison, 11/1/2013 -
" My kids and I love reading this book together! "
— Carolyn, 10/11/2013 -
" a funny introduction to states. original & quirky. makes learning state facts fun. children love this read aloud. "
— Amy, 9/21/2013 -
" Cute book about the states and what would happen if they all swapped places... I loved that my 4 year old could still pick out many states when they were out of order. The back has little factoids about each one too. Great book. "
— Jessica, 9/17/2013 -
" Great story for young kids. There is a board game that goes along with it that teaches great geography, spelling, phonics and word recognition skills. "
— Elissa, 8/17/2013 -
" Really cute book that helps kids learn the names and shapes even of all of the states in the US. I actually read this to my YMCA summer camp kiddos and they really loved it! "
— Kelly, 3/22/2013 -
" Humorous story on the states which shows the personality and history of each state. Great for any primary grade level! "
— Chardell, 3/9/2013 -
" Just hilarious and wonderful on every level. Not such a good read aloud book, but wonderful for kids to explore all the insane side comments taking place between all the characters (states). "
— Jodi, 11/28/2012 -
" A very funny book to use for map skills! "
— Heather, 11/3/2012 -
" Hilarious illustrations. All the states trade places. informational "
— Amy, 8/18/2012 -
" Hilarious! What happens when the United States of America decide to swap locations with one another?! This books is a funny way to get students actively learning the names and locations of the United States. "
— Jacquelyn, 4/17/2012 -
" This is an extremley cute book to read! It will be a great resource to use in social studies to teach students about the 50 states and geography.To integrate literacy students can make predictions, throughout the text. "
— Laree, 11/5/2011 -
" Picture book. <br/><br/>A silly story that helps children know their states. Everything gets crazier when the states start switching places and realize they should have just been happy with where they were. "
— Catherine, 5/1/2011 -
" What happens when the United STATES of America get bored with their geographic location? They scramble! "
— Melanie, 4/12/2011 -
" I didn't quite know what to think when I first began reading this to my daughter. But it was really creative and fun. A very intelligent children's book. "
— Jaime, 3/29/2011 -
" I thought this book was cute and witty. It would be great to teach students about the states of our country while adding a little bit of fun. The pictures made it even better. Overall, a great read. "
— Caroline, 3/25/2011 -
" Cute idea, cute story, 'though I don't really see how it helps in learning the states. My kids were not overly impressed with this one. "
— Mouseprints, 3/20/2011 -
" Interesting way to build skills with geography. I enjoyed the little asides, they added a lot to the dialog. I had forgotten quite a few of the shapes, I used to be good at them. <br/> <br/>L: 4.4 <br/>Pts: 0.5 <br/>31560 "
— Cheryl/Aradanryl, 1/14/2011 -
" Just like Laurie Keller's second booka bout the "Scrambled States" this would also be great to use when teaching geography. I really enjoyed this book and I believe that the students would love reading the dialogue between the fifty states. "
— Allison, 11/29/2010 -
" I think that this book is really cute! I like how it has funny jokes and it teaches about different items that are known in particular states; such as the peach for Georgia! I absolutely love this book and it teaches children about states and capitols. "
— Kristin, 11/29/2010 -
" Love this book great way for students to be able to learn the states. "
— Chelsea, 11/29/2010
About Laurie Keller
Laurie Keller is the acclaimed author-illustrator of Do Unto Otters; Arnie, the Doughnut; and The Scrambled States of America, among numerous others. She grew up in Muskegon, Michigan, and always loved to draw, paint, and write stories. She earned a BFA at Kendall College of Art and Design, then worked at Hallmark as a greeting card illustrator for over seven years, until one night she got an idea for a children’s book. She quit her job, moved to New York City, and had soon published her first book. She loved living in New York, but she has now returned to her home state, where she lives in a little cottage in the woods on the shore of Lake Michigan.