Who HQ

Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of New York with Who HQ! Learn about everything from Broadway and the bustle of New York City to the natural beauty of Niagara Falls in this illustrated book for young readers. From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states! Did you know that the Statue of Liberty was originally copper-colored? Are you aware that Niagara Falls is the oldest state park in the country? Or that the Dutch were the first Europeans to settle in New York? Including information on the region''s earliest Native groups and the Harlem Renaissance, this book explores New York''s varied history and dynamic landscapes, from the dazzling skyscrapers of Manhattan to the striking waters of the Great Lakes and the Finger Lakes. There’s a reason it’s the most-visited state in the country!

About the author

Jennifer Marino Walters is a writer and editor specializing in family and parenting topics. She has written for major media such as the Los Angeles Times, Reader’s Digest, Parenting, Scholastic News, and Care.com. Jennifer lives with her husband, twin boys, and daughter near Washington, DC, where they love to explore museums and more.

Ted Hammond is an illustrator and graphic novel cover artist. His art has been seen in Heavy Metal magazine and Zenescope Comics.

Product details

• Authors: Ted Hammond, Jennifer Marino Walters, Jennifer Marino Walters, Who HQ
• Assisted by: Ted Hammond (Illustration)
• Publisher: Penguin Young Readers US
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 8 to 12
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 04.11.2025
• EAN: 9798217051403
• ISBN: 9798217051403
• No. of pages: 56
• Dimensions: 137 mm x 194 mm x 3 mm
• Series: Who HQ: The 50 States
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > General, reference works; USA, History & the past: general interest (Children's / Teenage), JUVENILE NONFICTION / History / United States / General, People & places (Children's / Teenage), United States of America, USA, Children’s / Teenage general interest: History and the past, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Places / United States, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Community & Neighbors