Download or read book Maine Curiosities written by Tim Sample and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2011-05-03 with total page 353 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Humorists Tim Sample and Steve Bither reveal the wild and wacky side of Maine. Describing approximately 300 oddities--people, places, animals, historic tidbits, and trivia--their unique persepctive and witty narrative is highly entertaining. From the Society for the Preservation of the Black Fly to a jeweler whose medium is moose droppings, this is a great read for anyone who enjoys local humor and trivia with a twist.

Download or read book Scenic Gems of Maine Illustrating Many of the Most Beautiful and Interesting Places in the State of Maine written by and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 188 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Wild Weird Wonderful Maine written by Earl Brechlin and published by Islandport Press. This book was released on 2020-06-09 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild! Weird! Wonderful! Maine. celebrates more than 300 of the natural wonders, characters, inventors, historical firsts, legends, and landmarks, that give the state its zest.

Download or read book Maine s Museums Art Oddities Artifacts written by Janet Mendelsohn and published by The Countryman Press. This book was released on 2011-06-06 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Distinctly Maine: Active Shakers, ice harvesting, a museum on wheels, and more! The first book devoted solely to the diverse and often unexpected museums in the Pine Tree State, Maine’s Museums: Art, Oddities & Artifacts showcases a broad range of art, history, maritime, children’s, and unusual museums. With world-class collections of fine art by past and contemporary masters as well as the true stories of people and industries that helped shape the state and the nation, Maine’s museums invite visitors to indulge their curiosities and passions to learn about lighthouses, whales, antique cars, seashore trolleys, sardine canning, and folk art. They open our eyes to how Native Americans, shipbuilders, fishermen, lumbermen, Civil War soldiers, artists, and immigrants all had a hand in developing the state. They inspire children to discover the world and they reopen more than one Victorian-era cabinet of curiosities. Whether you want to see great works of art or truly unique collections—from umbrella covers to strange creatures—you’ll find it in Maine and you’ll find it in Maine’s Museums.

Download or read book Maine Fun Facts Word Search Puzzle Book written by Vickie Hughes Baron and published by . This book was released on 2021-03-09 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Strange Maine written by Michelle Y. Souliere and published by Arcadia Publishing. This book was released on 2012-05-22 with total page 115 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maine is well known as a land of fresh air and clean water, as the home of L.L. Bean and as one of the most popular camping and outdoor recreation destinations in the country. But what lies behind this idyllic facade? Unmapped roads. Whispering rocks. Deadening fog. Ghost pirates. Lonely islands. THINGS in the woods. This is the great state of Maine, home of Stephen King, land of the Great Northern Woods and all the mystery that lies within their dark footprint. What better setting than this for tales of strange creatures, murderers, madmen and eccentric hermits? From the "Headless Halloween of 1940" to the mystery of who lies in the grave of V.P. Coolidge; from Bigfoot sightings to the "witch's grave" in a Portland cemetery, writer and illustrator Michelle Souliere brings to life these strange-but-true tales from the Pine Tree State.

Download or read book Maine written by Bold Kids and published by . This book was released on 2021-10-21 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maine is a place that everyone should visit at least once in their lifetime. The state has lots of historical sites that are fun to go and see. Maine is bordered on one side by New Hampshire to the southwest and the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Quebec to the northwest and on the east by New York state. Maine is a great family vacation destination for anyone with kids as it has great schools and lots of kids activities.

Download or read book Explore Maine written by Maine Port Authority and published by . This book was released on 1968 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book My First Pocket Guide About Maine written by Carole Marsh and published by Gallopade International. This book was released on 2011-03-01 with total page 100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The perfect reference guide for students in grades 3 and up - or anyone! This handy, easy-to-use reference guide is divided into seven color-coded sections which includes Maine basic facts, geography, history, people, places, nature and miscellaneous information. Each section is color coded for easy recognition. This Pocket Guide comes with complete and comprehensive facts ALL about Maine. Riddles, recipes, and surprising facts make this guide a delight! Maine Basics section explores your state's symbols and their special meaning. Maine Geography section digs up the what's where in Maine. Maine History section is like traveling through time to some of Maine's greatest moments. Maine People section introduces you to famous personalities and your next-door neighbors. Maine Places section shows you where you might enjoy your next family vacation. Maine Nature section tells what Mother Nature gave to Maine. Maine Miscellaneous section describes the real fun stuff ALL about Maine.

Download or read book Scenic Gems of Maine written by and published by . This book was released on 1898 with total page 39 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The New Saturday Night at Moody s Diner written by Tim Sample and published by Down East Books. This book was released on 1996-01-01 with total page 145 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tim Sample's humor is as much a Down East institution as the famous little restaurant that inspired the title story of his book.

Download or read book Answers to Questions Nobody Was Askin written by Tim Sample and published by Rowman & Littlefield. This book was released on 2015-01-05 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maine humor icon Tim Sample gives us a new collection of short essays and monologues about his growing up and living in Maine and throughout his long entertainment career. His wide range of subjects include things that could happen “Only in Maine,” how his dad invented the SUV, his long friendship with horror master Stephen King, the pitfalls of Maine’s fifth season (mud), and the right way to eat a lobster. Part whimsical anecdote, part hard-won wisdom, these stories are imbued with Sample’s distinct wry Yankee wit.

Download or read book Welcome to Maine Welcome To written by and published by Doubleday Books for Young Readers. This book was released on 2021-06-01 with total page 33 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Welcome to Maine! Whether they're locals or visitors, young readers will love this bright, cheerful, fact-filled picture book celebration of "The Pine Tree State." With information about the state's animals, plants, regions, food, people, customs, and fun places to visit, this tribute to Maine is the perfect gift for vacationers and residents alike. The warm, bright illustrations highlight the many delights to be found throughout the state. And the easy-yet-informative details ("You'll find the sweetest moose in Maine at the Len Libby candy shop in Scarborough. Lenny is a life-size moose made of chocolate!") give just the right amount of information to kids from preschool on up.

Download or read book What s Great about Maine written by Andrea Wang and published by Lerner Publications ™. This book was released on 2015-01-01 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: What's so great about Maine? Readers will build skills to identify and summarize the top ten sites to see or things to do in the Pine Tree State. We'll explore Maine's outdoor adventures, historic parks, fun-filled museums, and fascinating history. The Maine 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 Maine.

Download or read book Little Maine written by and published by Sleeping Bear Press. This book was released on 2013-08-15 with total page 26 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: State birds, flowers, trees, and animals brought to board book form for the youngest book lovers. Toddlers will delight in these books filled with rhyming riddles framed by brightly painted clues, introducing elements that make each state so special.

Download or read book Amazing Pictures and Facts about Maine written by Mina Kelly and published by Createspace Independent Publishing Platform. This book was released on 2017-06-29 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Kid's U presents... Maine - Amazing Pictures and Facts About Maine Have you ever wondered where Maine is located? When did Maine become a state? How hot does it get in Maine? In this book you will explore the wonders of Maine, finding the answers to these questions and so many more. Complete with incredible pictures to keep even the youngest of children captivated, you will all embark on a little journey into the great unknown. In school our children aren't taught in a way that makes them curious and want to learn. I want to change that! This book will show your children just how interesting the world is and help ignite a passion for learning. Your children will learn how to: Become curious about the world around them. Find motivation to learn. Use their free time to discover more about the world-and have fun while doing so! And much more! Table of Contents Introduction Chapter 1-Where is Maine Located? Chapter 2-What States Border Maine? Chapter 3- How Big is Maine? Chapter 4- What is the Population of Maine? Chapter 5- When did Maine Become a State? Chapter 6- Does Maine have Islands and Lakes? Chapter 7- What Types of Animals Live in Maine? Chapter 8-Does Maine Have a Nickname? Chapter 9- What is the Maine State Motto? Chapter 10- What does the Maine State Flag Look Like? Chapter 11- What is the State Flower of Maine? Chapter 12- What is the Highest Point in Maine? Chapter 13-What is the Capital of Maine? Chapter 14- What Types of Food are Popular in Maine? Chapter 15- What is the Weather like in Maine? Chapter 16- What Language is Spoken in Maine? Chapter 17- Are there any National Parks in Maine? Chapter 18- What is the Geography in Maine? Chapter 19- What is the State Insect of Maine? Chapter 20- What is Maine's Official State Dessert?

Download or read book The Maine Play Book written by Jennifer Hazard and published by Islandport Press. This book was released on 2021-07-20 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Maine Play Book is a thought-fully curated guidebook gives parents an insider's perspective of Maine through a mother's eyes. Organized by season, each section features farms, nature preserves, and parks, as well as events and activities for families.