Where Is Colorado?

Dive into the history, geography, and culture of Colorado in this installment of the 50 States series. From major cities to historic events, Where Is Colorado? introduces you to the state in a whole new way, whether you're proud to call it home or learning about a distant destination.

Visit famous landmarks like the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings. Meet the woman who wrote the lyrics to "American the Beautiful" after seeing the Colorado mountains. Read about the many Indigenous peoples who have lived in Colorado for generations. Fans of sports, nature, and weird facts will all find something to love about the home of the highest auto tunnel in the world and an Olympic training facility. Not to mention the gold rush that led to the founding of Denver, the Mile High City!

Including timelines, black-and-white illustrations, and a fact-filled "At a Glance" section, this book has everything you need to know about the heritage, development, and present day of Colorado.

Author: Jennifer Marino Walters,Who Hq
Publisher: Penguin Workshop
Published: 06/02/2026
Pages: 56
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.25lbs
ISBN13: 9798217244164
BISAC Categories:
- Juvenile Nonfiction | History | United States | State & Local
- Juvenile Nonfiction | Places | United States

About the Author
Jennifer Marino Walters is a writer and editor specializing in family and parenting topics. She has written for major media such as the Los Angeles Times, Reader's Digest, Parenting, Scholastic News, and Care.com. Jennifer lives with her husband, twin boys, and daughter near Washington, DC, where they love to explore museums and more.

Ted Hammond is an illustrator and graphic novel cover artist. His art has been seen in Heavy Metal magazine and Zenescope Comics.