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Book

Michigan

Call Number

  • J 977.4 GREG (CEN, OSH)

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Publication Information

New York, NY : Children's Press, an imprint of Scholastic Inc., 2018.

Physical Description

48 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 23 cm.

Summary

Unlike most other states, Michigan is divided into two main pieces of land. To the north is the long, narrow Upper Peninsula. To the south, across Lake Michigan and Lake Huron, lies the mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula. Readers will travel across the entire state as they find out what life is like in Michigan. They will learn about the local history and government, sample the local cuisine, spot wildlife, and more.

Contents

  • Forests, lakes, and cities
  • The law of the land
  • Then and now
  • Local flavor.

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