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North American Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the Continent
North American Maps for Curious Minds: 100 New Ways to See the Continent | Matthew Bucklan, Victor Cizek
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The Maps for Curious Minds series is back--with 100 vivid infographic maps that transform the way we understand the cultural and geographical wonders of North America No matter how well you think you know North America, the 100 infographic maps in this singular atlas uncover a trove of fresh wonders that make the continent seem like the center of the universe. Did you know that North America is where the first T. rex was found? Or that it's where you can visit the world's biggest geode as well as its oldest, tallest, and largest trees--not to mention the world's tallest and steepest roller coasters?! Brimming with fascinating insight (Who is the highest-paid public employee in each state?) and whimsical discovery (Where can you visit the world's largest island in a lake on an island in a lake on an island?), this book highlights the unexpected contours of geography, history, nature, politics, and culture, revealing new ways to see North America--and the hundreds of millions who call it home.
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📖 3-12-22 || 100 New Ways To See The Continent
Original and thought-provoking maps of North America:
How many waffle houses there are by latitude;
Most common surname in every state and country; Ratio of vacation homes to unhoused people in every state;
States with populations smaller than New York City; etc. Fascinating!

LindaLappin fascinating & curious. Wonder how they decided on what to choose & how they gathered data. 2y
Kristin_Reads @LindaLappin All the sources are cited for each entry and the topics are grouped by subject. It really is an Interesting book! 2y
LindaLappin @Kristin_Reads my husband would love this book -- he draws maps and is fascinated by odd statistics. thanks for posting! 2y
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