The definitive collection of South Dakota's odd, wacky, and most offbeat people, places, and things, for South Dakota residents and anyone else who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.

Curiosities books describe, with humor and affection - and a healthy dose of attitude - the oddest, quirkiest, and most outlandish places, personalities, events, and phenomena found within a state, region, or city and in the chronicles of its history.

This laugh-out-loud guide will introduce readers to the offbeat people, places, and events of the Mount Rushmore State.

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

What's so great about South Dakota? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Mount Rushmore State. We'll explore South Dakota's national memorials, charming cities, historic landmarks, and fascinating history. The South Dakota by Map feature helps students locate all the places covered in the book. A special section provides key state details such as the state motto, capital, population, animals, foods, and more. Take a fun-filled tour of all there is to discover in South Dakota. -- "Journal"

Tired of the same old tourist traps? Whether you’re a visitor or a local looking for something different, The Dakotas Off the Beaten Path shows you North and South Dakota with new perspectives on timeless destinations and introduces you to those you never knew existed. See the house Pa built during the annual Laura Ingalls Wilder Pageant in De Smet, South Dakota. Excavate mammoth bones in the Black Hills or spelunk in some of the world’s largest caves. Dance to Norwegian fiddles at North America’s largest Scandinavian festival, or lose yourself in the brilliant splendor of a powwow. So if you’ve “been there, done that” one too many times, get off the main road and venture Off the Beaten Path.

South Dakota: The Mount Rushmore State, is a part of the Discover America Series. South Dakota celebrates the people and culture with beautiful images and engaging facts as well as describing the history, industry, environment, and sports that make this state unique.

I'm Reading About South Dakota is a 48-page colorful book that helps students learn what makes South Dakota unique. I'm Reading about South Dakota helps early readers learn fun and interesting facts about South Dakota. The colorful illustrations, bold, vibrant art, kid-friendly text and photographs help bring the state to life. I'm Reading About South Dakota topics include: Native Americans Explorers Settlement Statehood Flag Capital Seal Nickname Borders Counties People Bird Flower Tree Insect Prairies Mountains Rivers Landmark Agriculture Sports Claim to Fame Glossary And More!