The 50 States: Things That Go - Hardcover

by Kristen Lee (Author), Martin Stanev (Illustrator)

Buckle up and get ready to hit the road on an adventure through all 50 states to discover the fastest, wackiest, and most rip-roaring vehicles across the United States--from race cars and roller coasters to submarines and trains.

From the roaring racing cars of Indiana to the soaring space shuttles of Florida, travel through 50 states with vehicle expert and enthusiast Kristen Lee, and uncover more than 500 facts that showcase the vehicles, history, and spirit of the USA.

This fully-illustrated gift book is packed with colorful illustrations that capture the inventiveness and unique identity of each state. It features:

• All 50 states, from Alabama to Wyoming, plus Washington, DC
• Over 500 quirky and intriguing facts paired with accurate art
• A detailed, fully illustrated map at the front and an index for easy navigation

Written by award-winning journalist and transportation expert Kristen Lee, this book offers a treasure trove of knowledge grounded in her years of experience.

Full of kid-friendly vehicle facts and accurate matching illustrations, this book takes kids on an unforgettable journey across America where they'll get a look at cars, trains, boats, spaceships, planes, roller coasters, and so many other vehicles they can't get enough of.

Author Biography

Chinese-American Kristen Lee is an award-winning senior features editor at MotorTrend who previously worked at The Drive, Business Insider, Jalopnik, and Road & Track. Her writing and photography have also appeared in The Motoring Journal, and she's made appearances on Fox, Jay Leno's Garage, Good Morning America, The Smoking Tire Podcast, Fusion's Car vs. America, NBCSN's /DRIVE, and MotorTrend OnDemand's Shift Talkers. Lee is based in the New York City area. Martin Stanev is a children's book illustrator whose debut picture book, The Planet in a Pickle Jar, was selected by The Guardian as a Best Children's Book of 2021. Originally from Bulgaria, Stanev now lives in the Lake District in the north of England, where you will find him hiking and observing nature that he brings back into the studio.