Missouri Almanac - Hardcover

Weird, wild, and filled with fun, this incredible guidebook delivers the ultimate tour of a one-of-a-kind state. All things Missouri abound in these pages including: --famous Missourians from Maya Angelou to Walt Disney --native wildlife from bald eagles to bobcats --insight on noteworthy places from the haunted to the historical Plus: --bizarre facts and folklore --amazing inventions and innovations --thrilling excursions and outdoor adventures Compiled from collections and institutions from Kansas City to St. Louis and everywhere in between, this debut edition presents a Missouri we've never seen all at once but would like to know better. Open up and prepare to rediscover Missouri. Let the Missouri Almanac show you the Show-Me State! For ages 5-12/grades K-6th.

Amanda E. Doyle is the author of several books on St. Louis, from its hidden neighborhood gems to its civil rights history. She lives in the city's Tower Grove South neighborhood and finds adventures all over the region with her husband and two children. Her favorite Ted Drewes concrete is the Cardinal Sin. Carolyn Mueller is the author of five children's books. In addition to writing, she works as carnivore keeper at the Saint Louis Zoo. Carolyn is proud to be a native Missourian. Traci Angel is an author, independent writer, journalist, and adjunct instructor in Kansas City, Missouri. She spends her professional time writing for local, regional, and national publications. This is her third book with Reedy Press. John Brown is a nationally known TV host, in-demand public speaker, radio talk show host, emcee, author of numerous books, and inventor of BibMagnets. He is based in St. Louis but has been seen around the country on his nationally syndicated TV show and around the world thanks to several viral videos. Andrea Sumy is a lifelong Missouri resident and Mizzou grad. She has served in Missouri schools for twenty years as a teacher and librarian.