names, geographical

Aunt Agatha and Elizabeth imagine the travels of the rug on which they are sitting, from China across the sea to the west coast of the United States, and onward in a journey designed to let its carriers stop only in cities beginning with the letter "s".

The stories behind some exotic American place names such as Embarrass, Minnesota, Tensleep, Wyoming, and Why Not, North Carolina.

Contains information on the origin of state names and official symbols.

Presents stories behind many place names in the United States and makes suggestions for going about such research.

Presents facts about the names of persons, places, and things, origins of surnames, and how names are chosen for business and fiction.

Presents illustrated explanations of how many places in Canada, such as Why Not Mountain, Lake Cinderella, and Horse Thief Canyon, got their names.

New York City, though a bit boastful, decides to throw a party to make new friends of other unique cities like Chattanooga and Minneapolis.

Describes how different streets, alleys, avenues, plazas, parks, and corners got their names.