The title pretty much says it all. Twelve giant pieces of whimsical art from across the United States of America have been photographed for this book. There is usually a sentence explaining why the attraction was built. It reminds me of the 1950s and 60s. Eye catching gimmicks to get your attention and often your dollars.  The book includes a United States map with each of the 12 roadside attractions marked: 1) the Donut Hole- CA, 2)Spoonbridge and Cherry – MN, 3) Jimmy Carter Peanut Statue – GA, 4)  World’s Largest Pistachio – NM, 5) Lucy the Elephant – NJ, 6) Blue Whale of Catoosa – OK, 7) Queen Connie – VT, 8) Cadillac Ranch – TX, 9) Giant Van Gogh Painting – KS, 10) World’s Largest Rocking Chair – IL,11)  Beach Ball Water Tower – FL, and 12) Giant Eyeball Sculpture- TX.

If your state missed the cut, try the “Facts for Now” on page 32 which will lead you to other roadside attractions from all fifty states, at www.factsfornow.scholastic.com keywords Roadside Attractions.