Florida Fun Facts

Florida Fun Facts
Author: Eliot Kleinberg
Publisher: Pineapple Press Inc
Total Pages: 172
Release: 2004
Genre: History
ISBN: 1561643203

From theme parks to ballparks, the quirky to the educational, Miami to Tallahassee -- every city and county in Florida are covered in this newly expanded edition: What's responsible for more than 2,800 holes in Palm Beach County? Which came first, St. Augustine or Plymouth Rock? What's Osceola County's biggest city that technically isn't a city at all? Where in Florida can you participate in the King Mango Strut? What Oscar-winning actress hails from the small town of Bascom, Florida? What's bigger, Walt Disney World or New York's Manhattan Island? It's everything you need to know about Florida--and more!

Florida Facts and Symbols

Florida Facts and Symbols
Author: Emily McAuliffe
Publisher: Capstone
Total Pages: 30
Release: 2003
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 9780736822398

Presents information about the state of Florida, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

All about Florida

All about Florida
Author: Bandana Ojha
Publisher:
Total Pages: 44
Release: 2020-04-23
Genre:
ISBN:

Filled with up-to-date information, color photos, fascinating & fun facts this book " All About Florida: 100+ Amazing & Interesting Facts with Pictures" is the best book for kids to find out more about the Sunshine State. This book would satisfy the children's curiosity and help them to understand why Florida is special-and what makes it different from other States. This book gives a story, history, the state symbols, how FL got her name, why it is called Sunshine State, why FL attracts millions of visitors every year & explores the most interesting and amazing fun facts about Florida. It is a fun and fascinating way for young readers to find out more interesting and fun facts of Florida. This is a great chance for every kid to expand their knowledge about the Alligator state and impress family and friends with all "discovered and never knew before" amazing fun facts.

My Florida Facts

My Florida Facts
Author: Annie P. Johnson
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 46
Release: 2009-11-01
Genre: Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN: 1561648809

In which year did Florida become a state? Can you name the states that border Florida? Do you know how many counties are in Florida? How do you make a Key lime pie? These and many other facts are revealed in this kid-friendly book that makes learning fun by singing along with the My Florida Facts song, included on a CD. Research continues to prove that adding music and rhythm facilitates learning. Kids just say, "It's fun!"

100 Things Florida Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die

100 Things Florida Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die
Author: Pat Dooley
Publisher: Triumph Books
Total Pages: 276
Release: 2013-09-01
Genre: Sports & Recreation
ISBN: 1623682932

This guidebook to all things Gators reveals the most critical moments and important facts about past and present players, coaches, and teams that are part of the storied history that is Florida football. Throughout the pages, readers will find pep talks, records, and Gators lore to test their knowledge, including Steve Spurrier's 1966 Heisman Trophy season and how the quarterback-turned-head coach returned to build one of the nation's elite programs in the 1990s; the teams' unforgettable 1996 championship season, when Spurrier and quarterback Danny Wuerffel led one of the most prolific offenses in college football history; and the Gators' return to the top in 2006 and 2008 behind head coach Urban Meyer and legendary quarterback Tim Tebow. Die-hard fans from the days of Spurrier behind center and new supporters of head coach Will Muschamp's squad alike will appreciate this book that contains everything University of Florida fans should know, see, and do in their lifetime.

Florida Fun Facts

Florida Fun Facts
Author: Eliot Kleinberg
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
Total Pages: 209
Release: 2015-10-17
Genre: Reference
ISBN: 1561648345

From theme parks to ballparks, the quirky to the educational, Miami to Tallahassee — every city and county in Florida are covered in this newly expanded edition:

Florida Facts

Florida Facts
Author: Florida. Legislature. House of Representatives
Publisher:
Total Pages: 80
Release: 1996
Genre: Florida
ISBN:

The Great Book of Florida

The Great Book of Florida
Author: Bill O'Neill
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Total Pages: 182
Release: 2018-08-18
Genre: Florida
ISBN: 9781725726567

Want to learn more about the state of Florida? Sure, you know it's home to Disney World, but what else do you really know about the Sunshine State? From the strange to the scary, there's so much to learn about Florida that even natives of the state don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about Florida's history, pop culture, folklore, sports, and so much more! In The Great Book of Florida, you'll discover the answers to the following questions: How did Florida get its name? Which former U.S. president helped the country gain control of Florida? Which city in Florida was the only city in America to be founded by a woman? How did spring break get started? What famous pirates buried treasure on and off the coast of Florida? How did Walt Disney keep his plans to build Disney World a secret? Which of the Disney World attractions is said to be haunted? What lighthouse is thought to be one of America's most haunted? And so much more! This book is packed with trivia facts about Florida. Some of the facts are entertaining, some of them will be tragic, and some of them may even scare you a little, but all of them will be interesting! This book is full of everything you've ever wondered about Florida and then some. Whether you're just learning about Florida or you already think you know everything there is to know about the state, you're bound to learn something new in each chapter. Your friends will be amazed at your knowledge during your next trivia night. You'll even impress your history teacher! So, what are you waiting for? Get started to learn all there is to know about Florida!