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Book

Michigan

Call Number

  • J 977.4 RATH (CEN)

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Publication Information

Minneapolis, MN : Bellwether Media, Inc., 2022.

Physical Description

32 pages : color illustrations, color maps ; 24 cm.

Audience

Grades 4-6 Bellwether Media.

Summary

"Engaging images accompany information about Michigan. The combination of high-interest subject matter and narrative text is intended for students in grades 3 through 8"--

Contents

  • Sleeping Bear Dunes
  • Where is Michigan?
  • Michigan's beginnings
  • Landscape and climate
  • Wildlife
  • People and communities
  • Detroit
  • Industry
  • Food
  • Sports and entertainment
  • Festivals and traditions
  • Michigan timeline
  • Michigan facts
  • Glossary.

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