Iowa

Iowa

Polly Alison Morrice

Book - 2007

"Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Iowa"--Provided by publisher.

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Subjects
Iowa.
Published
New York : Marshall Cavendish Benchmark [2007]
Language
English
Main Author
Polly Alison Morrice (-)
Other Authors
Joyce Hart, 1954- (-)
Physical Description
144 pages : illustrations (chiefly color), color maps ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 139-140) and index.
ISBN
9780761423508
  • 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.
Review by Horn Book Review

Four states and the District of Columbia are surveyed in volumes that discuss the history, geography, and people of each area. The well-rounded portraits touch on difficult issues such as poverty and Michigan's controversial Dr. Jack Kevorkian. Each volume contains maps, fact sheets, a chronology, and tourist information. Postcard-quality color photographs accompany the texts. Bib., ind. (c) Copyright 2010. The Horn Book, Inc., a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.

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