Ade, Stephanie: - Stephanie Ade grew up in Weston, Massachusetts. Her family has always had a love for the outdoors and adventure. When she met her husband, they had this shared interest and explored many of the landmarks in this book together! After having children of her own, Stephanie wanted to share some of the most picturesque destinations in the United States with her kids. Using her love of adventure as inspiration, combined with her teaching background, she decided to write this story to give children everywhere a glimpse at some of the different, exciting, scenic, and fun places in the United States. This book can be used as a teaching tool in the classroom, as well as at home, to educate children about the United States and the world around them!