I’ll admit, I’m a sucker for trivia of all types. When I was but a wee lad, I devoured the almanac and was fascinated with trivia. How about this trivia tidbit: On December 3, 1818, Illinois became the 21st state to be admitted to the union.
Did you also know that Illinois…
- Was the first state to ratify the 13th Amendment to the constitution abolishing slavery in 1865?
- Has a state dance — the square dance?
- Is home to the first McDonald’s, which was in Des Plaines?
- Is home to the largest bottle of ketchup?
- Was home to one of the most advanced Native American civilizations north of Mexico, the city of Cahokia?
What better way to commemorate Illinois' statehood than to devour these great books about the Land of Lincoln? You’ll be sure to learn a thing or two while sharpening your Illinois trivia skills—“I’ll take state hymns for $300 please, Alex!"
Illinois: Get all the facts in this book from "America the Beautiful" series, ideal for classroom assignments and those pesky state reports.
What Am I?: This "guess who?" lift the flap book about Illinois is ideal for the youngest readers who'll be yearning to turn the page to figure out the next Illinois clue.
Celebrating Illinois: Let geography teacher Mr. Geo show you the sights in Illinois. Beginning readers will discover all of the places and sights that make Illinois a great state.
The Twelve Days of Christmas in Illinois: Explore Illinois through Mia's descriptive letters home as she travels the state with her cousin Sam. Preschoolers will learn Illinois facts and possibly about letter writing in this descriptive and colorful text.
This Day in Illinois History: This Day in Illinois History is a day-to-day almanac of events in Illinois history. This book, filled with all sorts of interesting facts and anecdotes, would make a great subject guide for history fair.
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