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The famous Golden Gate Bridge stretches a total of 1.7 miles to connect the city of San Francisco with Marin County.
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California
Take a trip around the U.S. and learn about each state. This month we're in California!
By Jessica McKenna-Ratjen
From the September 2022 Issue
Focus Area:
Algebraic Thinking,
volume
The amount of space inside a 3-D figure, measured in cubic units
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California is home to the largest known tree in the world (by volume). Scientists estimate this giant sequoia—nicknamed General Sherman—to be 2,200 years old!
$50,000
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On the Hollywood Walk of Fame, stars on the sidewalk show the names of famous movie stars. Each new star costs $50,000 to install!
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At the San Diego Zoo, visitors can walk through a 3,800-square-foot hummingbird habitat. These tiny birds can beat their wings up to 200 times per second.
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