Virginia: Peanuts, Tobacco, and the Civil War
- ISBN-10
- ISBN-13
- 9798656822350
- Series
- Virginia
- Pages
- 76
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2020-06-08
- Author
- Chelsea Falin
Description
Think you know your states? THINK AGAIN! Did you know that the first peanuts grown in America were cultivated in Virginia? Or how about that more than half of all Civil War battles were fought on Virginia soil? Or that tobacco is Virginia's primary cash crop If you want to find out more interesting, little known, well known, strange, or unusual facts about Virginia, this book is a must read! Sections include: *General State Facts *Facts By City *Sports *Animals *Strange News *Infamous Crimes *Natural Disasters *Most Popular Baby Names by Birth Year *Population & Growth By Decade *Famous Virginians By Birth Everything you'd ever want to know about Virginia, and so much more! Want to learn about other states? Make sure you check out the other 'Think You Know Your States?' books! States currently covered include Florida, Wisconsin, West Virginia, Maryland, Arizona, Idaho, Mississippi, South Dakota, Indiana, Montana, Missouri, Colorado, and Alaska! (Book contains mildly violent subject matter in certain sections. Recommended for ages 10+, but is great for all ages with parental assistance and guidance)
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