Iowa
By: Polly Morrice and Joyce Hart
Contributors: Hart, Joyce, 1954-
Series: Celebrate the states
Publisher: Marshall Cavendish Benchmark
Published: 2007
Place of publication: New York
Language: eng
Number of pages: 144
ISBN-13: 9780761423508
Subjects: Juvenile literature
Description: "Provides comprehensive information on the geography, history, wildlife, governmental structure, economy, cultural diversity, peoples, religion, and landmarks of Iowa"--Provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. 139-140) and index.
Table of contents: title: Geography: Middle border: Inland seas and glaciers; title: Heart of the country; title: Waterways; title: "The most exciting weather"; title: Long growing season; title: Forest and prairie; title: Wildlife; title: Preserving the environment; title: History: Becoming Iowa: Traders and mound builders; title: Europeans arrive; title: Becoming a U.S. territory; title: Last battle; title: Farmers and families; title: Road to statehood; title: Iowans go to war; title: Railroads and grangers; title: Twentieth century; title: People: Ordinary Iowans: Small towns; title: Losing and gaining population; title: Mix of peoples; title: Newcomers; title: Sports; title: Religion and ideals; title: Arts; title: Government: Governing the state: Inside government; title: Iowa politics and the nation; title: Children's issues; title: Crime and punishment; title: Economy: Staying on the farm: Industry; title: Looking toward the future; title: Landmarks: Exploring Iowa: Ancient Native-American culture; title: Life on the Mississippi; title: Eastern Iowa; title: Central Iowa; title: Western Iowa.