Download or read book North Carolina Trivia written by and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2000-10-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fun-filled who, what, when, where, and bow book of the great Tar Heel State.
Download or read book The Great Book of North Carolina written by Bill O'Neill and published by Lak Publishing. This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book The Great American Trivia Tour North Carolina written by Jordan West and published by . This book was released on 2022-07-11 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Get Ready to Impress Your Family and Friends - Become a State Expert by Knowing More About North Carolina! Do you consider yourself a history buff? Do you enjoy discovering interesting facts about the world? Would you love to uncover North Carolina's riveting and relevant time period? If you answered 'yes' to any of the above questions, then you're a very wise person! When you delve into the past, you gain more wisdom which can help you navigate your own life experiences. It's like equipping yourself with the tools you need to move forward. History is who you are and why you are the way you are - it allows you to establish a stronger sense of self and become more understanding of other people. And don't forget the fact that studying history gives you entertainment as well! In The Great American Trivia Tour - North Carolina, you will discover: How North Carolina got its name... and why it's also called the 'Tar Heel State' The truth behind North Carolina's state bird Who fought with honor and courage for the patriots during the war (hint: he became close friends with George Washington after the Battle of Brandywine in 1777) The first English colony in North Carolina and North America - and where the first permanent European settlement was What caused the defeat and exile of much of the Tuscarora nation Who led the expedition to the mainland of North Carolina - and why The oldest town in the Tar Heel State based on its official incorporation as a town in 1705 How the first gold rush in America happened What threatened American coastlines during World War II Why the Wright brothers chose Kitty Hawk to test their flying machine prototype One of the greatest baseball players of all time who hit his first professional home run in Fayetteville The famous doughnut company that originated in North Carolina And much more. This trivia book doesn't just cover North Carolina's history and sports, but also its natural wonders, amazing plants and animals, music, movies, and television, and more. With short questions throughout, you can truly test your knowledge and make your reading experience more fun and stimulating! This is your chance to brush up on your North Carolina know-how in an exciting way - learning doesn't get better than this! Uncover the fun facts about North Carolina and become smarter by the page: scroll up and click the "Add to Cart" button right now.
Download or read book North Carolina Trivia written by John Wood and published by . This book was released on 2010-05 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: North Carolina Trivia is full of fascinating and often humorous stories of strange places, bizarre events, intriguing history and colorful characters:- The famous Siamese Twins, Chang and Eng Bunker, lived in and are buried near Mount Airy--the town after which Andy Griffith modeled his Mayberry TV town- George Herman Babe Ruth hit his first professional home run in a scrimmage match in Fayetteville- It's illegal to sing off-key in the town of Nags Head- The world's largest privately owned home, measuring 175,000 square feet, is the Biltmore Estate in Asheville--built by the famous Vanderbilt family- The first English colony in America was located on Roanoke Island, but the inhabitants mysteriously vanished- The state was the nation's biggest producer of gold, long before the California Gold Rush- People from across the country meet up in Spivey's Corner and holler for all they're worth in the National Hollerin' Contest.And so much more...
Download or read book North Carolina School Trivia written by Carole Marsh and published by Carole Marsh Books. This book was released on 1994 with total page 57 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Great Book of North Carolina written by Bill O'Neill and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-06 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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!
Download or read book The North Carolina Quiz Book written by Alan Hodge and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book South Carolina Trivia written by and published by HarperChristian + ORM. This book was released on 2001-02-27 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Test your Palmetto State knowledge with this trivia book covering its rich history, geography, sports, culture, notable figures, and more! As one of the original thirteen colonies and the site of the first Civil War battle, South Carolina is a fascinating state, and South Carolina Trivia is full of facts to prove it. This book is the ultimate resource on the who, what, when, where, why, and how of the Palmetto State. Filled with curious questions and fascinating answers, South Carolina Trivia will provide hours of entertainment and education. Easily adaptable for use with trivia format games, it focuses on the history, culture, people, and places of California.
Download or read book The Ultimate North Carolina Quiz Book written by Lew Powell and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A quiz book for North Carolinians. More than 500 questions and answers explore all aspects of the state's life and history, from the well-known to the surprising.
Download or read book North Carolina Timeline written by Carole Marsh and published by . This book was released on 1992 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Presents North Carolina miscellania in the form of chronological lists.
Download or read book North Carolina Through Four Centuries written by William S. Powell and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2010-01-20 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This successor to the classic Lefler-Newsome North Carolina: The History of a Southern State, published in 1954, presents a fresh survey history that includes the contemporary scene. Drawing upon recent scholarship, the advice of specialists, and his own knowledge, Powell has created a splendid narrative that makes North Carolina history accessible to both students and general readers. For years to come, this will be the standard college text and an essential reference for home and office.
Download or read book North Carolina Classic Christmas Trivia written by Carole Marsh and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Wild North Carolina written by David Blevins and published by Univ of North Carolina Press. This book was released on 2011-04-04 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Celebrating the beauty, diversity, and significance of the state's natural landscapes, Wild North Carolina provides an engaging, beautifully illustrated introduction to North Carolina's interconnected webs of plant and animal life. From dunes and marshes to high mountain crags, through forests, swamps, savannas, ponds, pocosins, and flatrocks, David Blevins and Michael Schafale reveal in words and photographs natural patterns of the landscape that will help readers see familiar places in a new way and new places with a sense of familiarity. Wild North Carolina introduces the full range of the state's diverse natural communities, each brought to life with compelling accounts of their significance and meaning, arresting photographs featuring broad vistas and close-ups, and details on where to go to experience them first hand. Blevins and Schafale provide nature enthusiasts of all levels with the insights they need to value the state's natural diversity, highlighting the reasons plants and animals are found where they are, as well as the challenges of conserving these special places.
Download or read book Amazing North Carolina written by Theresa Jensen Lacey and published by Thomas Nelson. This book was released on 2002-10-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discusses unusual people and bizarre events in North Carolina's history, and offers quizzes, stories, facts, and trivia about the Tarheel State.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of North Carolina written by William S. Powell and published by . This book was released on 2006 with total page 1338 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An informative compendium, the Encyclopedia of North Carolina is abundantly illustrated with nearly 400 photographs and maps."--BOOK JACKET.
Download or read book Tar Heelology Trivia Challenge written by Kick The Ball and published by Kick the Ball. This book was released on 2010-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Updated with fun and interesting facts through the end of the 2009-10 basketball season, Tar Heelology Trivia Challenge: North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball offers Tar Heels fans the opportunity to relive North Carolina's greatest moments, including: National Championships Conference Championships Player of the Year Awards Team Records Player Records Hall of Fame Player Awards Key Player Stats Coaching Records Key Coaches Stats Key Rivalries And Much More Each of the book's 210 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS set up in game format allows players to give informed answers even for the book's more ambitious questions. In addition, most answers include in-depth supportive background offering the book's players even greater knowledge about correct responses.
Download or read book Encyclopedia of North Carolina written by Nancy Capace and published by Somerset Publishers, Inc.. This book was released on 1999-01-01 with total page 671 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Encyclopedia of North Carolina contains detailed information on States: Symbols and Designations, Geography, Archaeology, State History, Local History on individual cities, towns and counties, Chronology of Historic Events in the State, Profiles of Governors, Political Directory, State Constitution, Bibliography of books about the state and an Index.
