{"title":"Texas","description":"\u003cp\u003eThere’s a lot more to Texas than cowboy boots and barbecue! Journey from the cattle trails of Fort Worth to the wonders of space exploration at NASA, with stops along the way to uncover bluebonnets, wind energy, secret soda recipes, and plenty of Texas traditions. Meet larger-than-life figures like Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin and discover the stories, values, and culture that helped shape the Lone Star State. Get ready for four days of big adventures—Texas style!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/app.gatherroundhomeschool.com\/posts\/t-units-texas-fifty-states\" class=\"btn\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e View the Free Resources \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"fifty-states-texas-print","title":"Fifty States: Texas (Printed Books)","description":"\u003c!-- \n============================\nFIFTY STATES: TEXAS (PRINTED BOOKS)\n============================ \n--\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .gr-product-btn {\n    display: block;\n    width: 100%;\n    max-width: 720px;\n    margin: 10px auto;\n    padding: 14px 18px;\n    font-size: 18px;\n    letter-spacing: .12em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n    background: #d8cec4;\n    color: #222;\n    text-align: center;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    border: 0;\n    transition: transform .15s ease, box-shadow .15s ease, background .15s ease;\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-btn,\n  .gr-product-btn:link,\n  .gr-product-btn:visited,\n  .gr-product-btn:hover,\n  .gr-product-btn:focus,\n  .gr-product-btn:active {\n    text-decoration: none !important;\n    color: #222 !important;\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-btn:hover {\n    transform: translateY(-2px);\n    box-shadow: 0 10px 18px rgba(0, 0, 0, .10);\n    background: #d2c7bc;\n  }\n\n  @media (max-width:749px) {\n    .gr-product-btn {\n      font-size: 14px;\n      letter-spacing: .10em;\n      padding: 12px 14px;\n    }\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-readmore-toggle {\n    display: inline-flex;\n    align-items: baseline;\n    font: inherit;\n    font-style: italic;\n    color: #222;\n    text-decoration: none;\n    border-bottom: 1px solid currentColor;\n    padding-bottom: 1px;\n    line-height: 1.1;\n    cursor: pointer;\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-readmore-icon {\n    width: 10px;\n    height: 6px;\n    margin-left: 4px;\n    transform: translateY(-1px) rotate(0deg);\n    transform-origin: 50% 50%;\n    transition: transform .15s ease;\n    flex: 0 0 auto;\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-readmore-toggle[aria-expanded=\"true\"] .gr-product-readmore-icon {\n    transform: translateY(-1px) rotate(180deg);\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-quick-facts {\n    margin-top: 12px;\n    padding: 14px 16px;\n    background: #f6f1ec;\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-quick-facts h3 {\n    margin: 0 0 10px 0;\n    font-size: 16px;\n    letter-spacing: .06em;\n    text-transform: uppercase;\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-quick-facts ul {\n    margin: 0;\n    padding-left: 18px;\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-quick-facts li {\n    margin: 6px 0;\n  }\n\n  .gr-product-qf-label {\n    font-weight: 600;\n  }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePack your bags for the Lone Star State, the only state in the Union that was once its own country! This four-day mini-unit dives straight into the history, culture, and stories that make Texas so unique. You’ll follow the historic cattle drives through the Fort Worth Stockyards, see the cutting-edge space tech at NASA’s Johnson Space Center, and explore everything from towering wind turbines and secret soda recipes to slow-cooked barbecue and fields of bluebonnets. Along the way, students will learn about character and leadership from legendary figures like Sam Houston and Stephen F. Austin, while looking at the deep-rooted traditions of family, faith, and football. Saddle up and get ready—Texas is waiting!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThe unit is designed to cover all your subjects (math available separately).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eThis listing is for the printed books. 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