| Description |
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm. |
| Series |
Celebrate the states |
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Celebrate the states.
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| Summary |
"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Iowa"--Provided by publisher. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140) and index. |
| Contents |
Geography: Middle border: Inland seas and glaciers -- Heart of the country -- Waterways -- "The most exciting weather" -- Long growing season -- Forest and prairie -- Wildlife -- Preserving the environment -- History: Becoming Iowa: Traders and mound builders -- Europeans arrive -- Becoming a U.S. territory -- Last battle -- Farmers and families -- Road to statehood -- Iowans go to war -- Railroads and grangers -- Twentieth century -- People: Ordinary Iowans: Small towns -- Losing and gaining population -- Mix of peoples -- Newcomers -- Sports -- Religion and ideals -- Arts -- Government: Governing the state: Inside government -- Iowa politics and the nation -- Children's issues -- Crime and punishment -- Economy: Staying on the farm: Industry -- Looking toward the future -- Landmarks: Exploring Iowa: Ancient Native-American culture -- Life on the Mississippi -- Eastern Iowa -- Central Iowa -- Western Iowa. |
| Study Program |
Accelerated Reader AR MG 8.3 3.0 113752. |
| Subject |
Iowa -- Juvenile literature.
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Iowa.
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| Added Author |
Hart, Joyce, 1954-
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| ISBN |
0761423508 |
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9780761423508 |
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