Charlotte and the State of North Carolina

DO YOU KNOW HOW a 17-pound rock helped make the Charlotte area famous in the early 1800s? (Hint: It was a very expensive doorstop ) WHAT historic event took place in Charlotte on June 19, 1949? (Hint: It led to a Hall of Fame ) Find these answers and more in Cool Stuff Every Kid Should Know --an interesting little book about a very special place on the planet Arcadia Kids is a new series of fun, colorful, easy-to-read books for children ages 7-11 featuring attention-grabbing cover art, inviting conversational style content, and vivid full-color images of landmarks and geography. Parents, grandparents, and savvy shoppers will appreciate the feel good factor of purchasing books that are both fun AND educational."