Presents information about the state of North Carolina, its nickname, flag, motto, and emblems.

How much do you know about the Tar Heel State? There's so much to learn about North Carolina that even natives of the state don't know. In this trivia book, you'll learn more about North Carolina's history, pop culture, sports, unsolved mysteries, and so much more. In The Great Book of North Carolina, you'll find the answers to the following questions:- How did North Carolina get its name? - Why is it known as the "Tar Heel State"?- What happened to the "Lost Colony"?- Which famous pirate was killed in the Outer Banks?- What popular recreational activity was invented in the state?- What soda company got its start in North Carolina?- Which sport originated from the Tar Heel State?- Which NBA legend was raised in North Carolina? - What urban legends haunt the state?- What's the most haunted spot in North Carolina?And so much more!This book is packed with facts about North Carolina. Some of the facts in this book may shock you. Others may give you chills. But the one thing they all have in common is that they're all interesting!Whether you feel like an amateur or a pro on North Carolina trivia, you're bound to walk away with plenty of new knowledge about the state once you finish this book. Your friends won't stand a chance at your next trivia night! So, what are you waiting for? Get started now to learn more about North Carolina!

This is a new, revised 5th editon that contains information about and color pictures of all North Carolina's official state symbols, along with many other interesting and useful facts about the state. The 90-page paperback includes general information on North Carolina's history, the State Capitol, the Legislative Building, the executive residences, the state flag, seal, song, motto, and other similar topics. Among the book's helpful features is a list of all North Carolina's governors, which gives the dates of their term(s) in office.