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Crossword Puzzle Books Offer Endless Fun
How much do you know about the various states? Let’s see with these crossword puzzle books published by Blue River Press. You will have loads of fun challenging your knowledge of some pretty amazing states in the U.S. with these outrageously amusing crossword puzzle books. Whether you live in one of the states, want to visit that part of the country, or just enjoy testing yourself on how much you really know about a certain state, these books are great to play when you are traveling or just relaxing. Our crossword puzzle books offer endless fun. Let’s take a look together at what Blue River Press has to offer you in entertaining crosswords.
Colorado Crosswords
By Dale Ratermann
Even if you know a lot about Colorado, this book could open you to some new facts and fresh information about the Centennial state. Get your pencil and get ready to start!
Florida Crosswords
By Dale Ratermann and H.W. Kondras
The sunshine state is known for amusement parks, everglades, beaches, and of course, sunshine. Check out this is collection of historical shorts, pictures, word finds, and crossword puzzles.
Illinois Crosswords
By Dale Ratermann and H.W. Kondras
What type of wildlife abides in Illinois? What movies have been made there? What is Famous Illini? What type of festivals take place in the Prairie state? You will find the answers to those question and much more trivia in Illinois Crosswords.
Indiana Crosswords, 3rd Edition
By H.W. Kondras
Hoosiers love their basketball, football, and all types of sports. This trivia book is filled with fun facts on famous people who hailed from Indiana, the festivals that take place throughout the state, the types of animals that wander in the woods and byways of Indiana, some infamous crimes, not to mention the Indy 500 Race. Filled with so much information on attractions, parks, and sports teams, this book is sure to entertain you for hours.
Kentucky Crosswords
By Dale Ratermann
Did you know that Muhammed Ali once lived in Kentucky? There are other famous people who once made their homes in the Bluegrass state. The brainteasers in this crossword puzzle book cover fun facts and photos about landmarks, history, bourbon distilleries, and bluegrass music.
Michigan Crosswords, 2nd Edition
By Dale Ratermann
What lakes makes up the Great Lakes? Have you ever tip toed through the tulips in Michigan? Well, in this crossword puzzle book, you can learn all about the Wolverine state from the people who made it famous to the home of the automotive industries.
Ohio Crosswords, 3rd Edition
By Dale Ratermann
Six U.S. presidents and a legendary golfer all came from this state, if you are a fan of the Buckeye state, you probably already know who they are. With so many attractions, Ohio is a great state to live in and to visit, and Ohio Crosswords, 3rd Edition will offer up hours of trivia fun.
Pennsylvania Crosswords
By Dale Ratermann
This book is rich with Pennsylvania history and fun ways to test your familiarity with the numerous facts about the Keystone State. Sit back and enjoy the maps, photos, and word searches. This is a great addition to your library whether you live in Pennsylvania or just love the beauty of this historical state.
Texas Crosswords, 2nd Edition
By Dale Ratermann and Lana Bandy
You’ve heard that everything is big in Texas, well, everything is big in this Texas crossword puzzle book. Find out how much you know about the Lone Star state as you have fun with word searches, historical facts, sports, trivia, photos, and puzzles.
With maps, photos, games, puzzles, and trivia, the Crosswords make great gifts for friends, family, and yourself! You can purchase a copy today! Just click on the title and the link will take you to the book.
To see more excellent books and titles on other topics, go to our book shop. If you have any questions, you can contact us here or give us a call at 317-352-8200.
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Blue River Press titles are distributed by Cardinal Publishers Group.
Happy Reading ~ Ginger Bock
National Indiana Day and the Books about the Great State
Today is National Indiana Day. Each state in the United States has a national day celebrated on the date it became a part of the U.S. Therefore, we celebrate National Indiana Day and the books about the great state.
The state of Indiana has a plethora of fascinating facts about it and many intriguing people who call or have called Indiana their home. Known as the Hoosier state, there are several theories that swirl around the meaning of the name, where it came from, and why the people of Indiana are called Hoosiers. Can you let us know your favorite theory?
A Little History
Did you know… Indiana Fun Facts
- Indiana was admitted as the 19th state of the union on December 11, 1816.
- The oldest state symbol is the state song, On the Banks of the Wabash, Far Away, written by Terre Haute native, Paul Dresser. It became the state song on March 14, 1913.
- The flag contains 19 stars representing the state and the states that were admitted prior to Indiana.
- The tulip tree became the state tree in 1931.
- In 1933, the Indiana General Assembly chose the cardinal as the state bird. You can spot this bright red (male) and brown/red (female) bird easily in Indiana, especially in the winter
- The peony gives off a sweet, refreshing floral scent the peony. It is no wonder it was selected in 1957 as the state flower replacing the colorful zinnia.
- Yes, Indiana has a state poem written by Arthur Franklin Mapes of Kendalville. Indiana, the poem, was adopted by the General Assembly in 1963.
There are many enriching books that revolve around Indiana from sports to murder mysteries that will not only inform you but also entertain you. Here are a few you can find at Blue River Press.
Indiana Crosswords, 3E by H.W. Kondras
If you love puzzles and trivia, you will love this book that challenges your knowledge of the Midwestern mecca of corn and basketball. Read about famous people hailing from the state, the wildlife you will find there, Hoosier sports and of course Indy racing, Indiana crime, and the many Indiana festivals.
Seek & Find Indiana by H.W. Kondras
Learn more about the state and have fun doing it with this puzzle book.
The Indianapolis 500 by Lew Freedman
The first Indy car race was held in 1911 when most people didn’t even own a car. This book runs down the history of the Indy 500.
I Love IU, I Hate Purdue by Joe Drozda
College sports fans will love reading about the rivalry between Indiana and Purdue.
Summer Wind by Randy and Roxanne Mills
Detailed letters written by Indiana soldier, Dick Wolfe to his wife, mother, and friends while in Vietnam in 1967-1968. He wrote from his large base camp and also in quick messages from his tent-covered hole by the light of a single candle. Read the fascinating and heartbreaking story of his time during the war.
A Golden Bond by Elaine Jannetides
Angie, the daughter of Greek immigrants, found herself facing many unwanted challenges in her teen years. She fought hard and worked harder to get her senior class ring only to have it stolen from her. We follow the ring as it travels around the world, and come back to Angie’s many struggles in this coming-of-age tale taking place in the mid-1950’s sleepy but developing city of Indianapolis.
Hoosiers Through and Through by Terry Hutchens
This book features 583 basketball players from the state of Indiana who have played basketball at Indiana University in more than 110 years of competition.
Anthologies – A Collection of Short Murder Mysteries from The Indiana Sisters in Crime
Bedlam at the Brickyard
To see more excellent books and titles on other topics, go to our book shop. If you have any questions, you can contact us here or give us a call at 317-352-8200.
Blue River Press has more than 100 books and e-books in print and is distributed nationally by Cardinal Publishers Group.
Happy Reading ~ Ginger Bock