Author : Llc Firefly Productions
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 16,7 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Benzie County (Mich.)
ISBN : 9781591932451
It began as a contest; it turned into something much more. Ten photographers were charged with the task of capturing the vibrancy and beauty of the Great Lake State during the spring season of 2009. The resulting pictures of people, places and landscapes became an unparalleled collection, perfect for any Michigander's coffee table.
Author : State of State of Michigan
Publisher :
Page : 90 pages
File Size : 34,67 MB
Release : 2021-09-26
Category :
ISBN :
Driving is a privilege and not a right. Drivers must drive responsibly and safely, obey traffic laws, and never drink and drive. Finally, make sure that you and your passengers are properly buckled up - it's the law! Today's vehicles are loaded with technology that was unheard of even a decade ago. Systems that warn when you are drifting from your lane, assist you in parallel parking, automatically brake in emergency situations and provide 360 degrees of vision around the vehicle via a camera are becoming standard, even on moderately priced vehicles. As remarkable as these leaps in automotive technology are, the truth is that the most important safety feature in any vehicle remains you as the driver. Therefore, it is to your benefit to continue improving and expanding your knowledge of traffic laws and safe driving practices. Driving is a privilege. Once you have been issued a driver's license, you have the responsibility to continually demonstrate the skill and knowledge to drive safely. Whether you have been behind the wheel for decades or are just starting to venture out, driving is a discipline that requires judgment, knowledge, physical and mental self-awareness, and practice. "What Every Driver Must Know" is an excellent resource for assisting you on this lifelong journey.
Author : Colby Cedar Smith
Publisher : Andrews McMeel Publishing
Page : 576 pages
File Size : 35,15 MB
Release : 2021-08-17
Category : Young Adult Fiction
ISBN : 1524873977
This enchanting novel in verse captures one young woman’s struggle for independence, equality, and identity as the daughter of Greek and French immigrants in tumultuous 1930s Detroit. Call Me Athena: Girl from Detroit is a beautifully written novel in verse loosely based on author Colby Cedar Smith’s paternal grandmother. The story follows Mary as the American-born daughter of Greek and French immigrants living in Detroit in the 1930s, creating a historically accurate portrayal of life as an immigrant during the Great Depression, hunger strikes, and violent riots. Mary lives in a tiny apartment with her immigrant parents, her brothers, and her twin sister, and she questions why her parents ever came to America. She yearns for true love, to own her own business, and to be an independent, modern American woman—much to the chagrin of her parents, who want her to be a “good Greek girl.” Mary’s story is peppered with flashbacks to her parents’ childhoods in Greece and northern France; their stories connect with Mary as they address issues of arranged marriage, learning about independence, and yearning to grow beyond one’s own culture. Though Call Me Athena is written from the perspective of three profoundly different narrators, it has a wide-reaching message: It takes courage to fight for tradition and heritage, as well as freedom, love, and equality.
Author : Rand McNally and Company
Publisher :
Page : 294 pages
File Size : 28,39 MB
Release : 1978
Category : Puerto Rico
ISBN :
Covers 2,000 points of interest, U.S., Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands.
Author : Todd & Brad Reed Photography, LLC
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 38,79 MB
Release : 2021-03-17
Category :
ISBN : 9781792364815
Author : Charles Ferguson Barker
Publisher : Wayne State University Press
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 21,24 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9780814330883
An exciting trip below the surface of Michigan's rocks and fossils. Most people recognize Michigan by its mitten-shaped Lower Peninsula and the Great Lakes embracing the state. Underneath the earth's surface, however, is equally distinctive evidence of an exciting history. Michigan rests on sedimentary rocks that reach down into the earth's crust more than fourteen thousand feet--a depth three-and-a-half times deeper than the Grand Canyon. Within these layers of rock rest all sorts of ancient fossils and minerals that date back to the eras when tropical seas spread across Michigan and hot volcanoes flung molten rock into its skies--long before mile-thick glaciers bulldozed over Michigan and plowed through ancient river valleys to form the Great Lakes. Under Michigan is the first book for young readers about the geologic history of the state and the structure scientists call the Michigan Basin. A fun and educational journey, Under Michigan explores Earth's geological past, taking readers far below the familiar sights of Michigan and nearby places to explain the creation of minerals and fossils and show where they can be found in the varying layers of rock. Readers will learn about the hard rock formations surrounding Michigan and also discover the tall mountain ridges hidden at the bottom of the Great Lakes. With beautiful illustrations by author Charles Ferguson Barker, a glossary of scientific terms, and charming page to keep field notes, Under Michigan is a wonderful resource for young explorers to use at home, in school, or on a trip across Michigan.
Author : Roland Hepola
Publisher : Page Publishing Inc
Page : 156 pages
File Size : 50,67 MB
Release : 2019-11-04
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 1644247674
The Great Lakes State has produced over 450 football players who have played professionally in the N.F.L from 1970 - 2018. This book lists who they are and gives a brief summary of each player. From Hall of Fame players like Jerome Bettis, Joe DeLamielleure and Paul Krause to relatively unknowns like Dave Walter and Steve Carter. Find out who made it to the N.F.L from the Detroit Public High School League to the Metro Detroit Catholic League, out to western Michigan and the Ottawa - Kent Conference, and all points in between from the Upper Peninsula way down to the Kicking Mules of Temperance Bedford High School. See where these players are from, where they played High School ball, where they went to college and what they did in the Pro's. These are the men who made it to the N.F.L from the State of Michigan; these are the "State of Michigan Men - Football."
Author : Annie Appleford
Publisher : Sleeping Bear Press
Page : 42 pages
File Size : 29,93 MB
Release : 2010-11-12
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1585366196
Where was the first mile of highway paved? Who was the 38th President of the United States? What is the nation's most remote National Park? What was the first bottled soda pop in this country? Find the answers to these questions and many more in M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet. Author Annie Appleford has written M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet to acquaint children with the most important people, places and items that have helped mold Michigan into the tremendous state it is. Rich with gorgeous paintings by Michigan artist Michael Monroe, M is for Mitten is both educational for older children and entertaining for youngsters who will surely be dazzled by the diverse and colorful illustrations from cover to cover. Kids can climb an Evergreen tree, hop on the back of a Robin, fly with him of the Mackinac Bridge through the Upper Peninsula for a visit to Isle Royale, before going to Detroit to drink Vernor's and then to Battle Creek to eat Kellogg's cereal. They can paddle in a birch bark canoe with Native Americans in and out of our many Harbors and then head to Lansing for a visit to the Capital. M is for Mitten: A Michigan Alphabet is an all expense paid trip from shore to shore through the Great Lakes State, and you won't need a map - just look at your hand!
Author : Kelly Stephen Searl
Publisher :
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 35,17 MB
Release : 1922
Category : Court rules
ISBN :
Author : Russell M. Magnaghi
Publisher : MSU Press
Page : pages
File Size : 43,87 MB
Release : 2016-03-01
Category : History
ISBN : 1628952598
Compared to other nationalities, few French have immigrated to the United States, and the state of Michigan is no exception in that regard. Although the French came in small numbers, those who did settle in or pass through Michigan played important roles as either permanent residents or visitors. The colonial French served as explorers, soldiers, missionaries, fur traders, and colonists. Later, French priests and nuns were influential in promoting Catholicism in the state and in developing schools and hospitals. Father Gabriel Richard fled the violence of the French Revolution and became a prominent and influential citizen of the state as a U.S. Congressman and one of the founders of the University of Michigan. French observers of Michigan life included Alexis de Tocqueville. French entrepreneurs opened copper mines and a variety of service-oriented businesses. Louis Fasquelle became the first foreign-language instructor at the University of Michigan, and François A. Artault introduced photography to the Upper Peninsula. As pioneers of the early automobile, the French made a major contribution to the language used in auto manufacturing.
