Where Is Colorado?

Illustrated by Ted Hammond
$5.99 US
Penguin Young Readers | Penguin Workshop
36 per carton
On sale Jun 02, 2026 | 9798217244164
Age 8-12 years
Sales rights: World

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Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Colorado with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings to the Mile High City 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!

Are you aware that the first lines of "America the Beautiful" were inspired by views of Colorado mountains? Did you know this state is home to the highest auto tunnel in the world? Or that it was named by Spanish explorers because the river water was a reddish color ("colorado" in Spanish)? This book explores Colorado's rich history and culture, from the Indigenous peoples who live there to today's ski industry.

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Dive into the history, culture, and heritage of the state of Colorado with Who HQ! Learn about everything from the Mesa Verde cliff dwellings to the Mile High City 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!

Are you aware that the first lines of "America the Beautiful" were inspired by views of Colorado mountains? Did you know this state is home to the highest auto tunnel in the world? Or that it was named by Spanish explorers because the river water was a reddish color ("colorado" in Spanish)? This book explores Colorado's rich history and culture, from the Indigenous peoples who live there to today's ski industry.