Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Virginia with Who HQ! Learn about everything from Jamestown to the Shenandoah Valley in this illustrated book for young readers.

From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!

Did you know that Virginia is home to a world-famous herd of wild ponies? Are you aware that eight US presidents, including George Washington, were born there? Or that it is home to the oldest free Black community in the nation? Including information on the region's many Indigenous groups, this book explores Virginia's rich history and culture, from celebrated Virginians like Booker T. Washington to famous places like the Pentagon.
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. View titles by Jennifer Marino Walters
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com View titles by Who HQ

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Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Virginia with Who HQ! Learn about everything from Jamestown to the Shenandoah Valley in this illustrated book for young readers.

From the creators of the #1 New York Times bestselling Who Was? series comes a new collection of books all about the fifty states!

Did you know that Virginia is home to a world-famous herd of wild ponies? Are you aware that eight US presidents, including George Washington, were born there? Or that it is home to the oldest free Black community in the nation? Including information on the region's many Indigenous groups, this book explores Virginia's rich history and culture, from celebrated Virginians like Booker T. Washington to famous places like the Pentagon.

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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. View titles by Jennifer Marino Walters
Who HQ is your headquarters for history. The Who HQ team is always working to provide simple and clear answers to some of our biggest questions. From Who Was George Washington? to Who Is Michelle Obama?, and What Was the Battle of Gettysburg? to Where Is the Great Barrier Reef?, we strive to give you all the facts. Visit us at WhoHQ.com View titles by Who HQ

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