Book Description
Learn about the geography, climate, history, and economy of the midwest region of the United States.
Author : Julia Schaffer
Publisher : Benchmark Education Company
Page : 36 pages
File Size : 30,20 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Middle West
ISBN : 1450907164
Learn about the geography, climate, history, and economy of the midwest region of the United States.
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Publisher : RAYGUN
Page : 244 pages
File Size : 13,43 MB
Release : 2012
Category : Middle West
ISBN : 0578116197
Author : Charlie Berens
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 30,56 MB
Release : 2021-11-16
Category : Humor
ISBN : 0063074966
New York Times Bestseller A hilarious full-color guide to Midwestern culture, from comedian and journalist Charlie Berens, creator of the viral comedic series "The Manitowoc Minute" Have you ever had a goodbye lasting more than four hours? Do you lack the emotional capacity to say “I love you” so you just tell your loved ones to “watch out for deer”? Have you apologized to a stranger because she stepped on your foot? If you answered yes to any of these questions, there’s a good chance you’re a Midwesterner—or a Midwesterner at heart. Even if you answered no, you probably know someone who held the door for you from two football fields away. He likely waved at you and said, “Hey there,” like you organized the church bar crawl together. That was a Midwesterner in the wild. We understand that your interaction was strange—but it’s likely to get stranger. Don’t wait until they stick their head in your second-floor window to invite you over for a perch fry because they climbed on your roof to clean your gutters. There’s no need to pull the pepper spray; this species is helpful by nature. And the relationship could be very symbiotic—but only if you let it happen. And that’s where this book comes into play. Inspired by my comedy tours across the Midwest and life growing up in Wisconsin, this book is an exploration into my favorite region on Earth. Some may think the Midwest is just a bunch of bland flyover states filled with less diversity than a Monsanto monoculture. But scratch that surface with your buck knife and you’ll find rich cultures and traditions proving we’re more than just fifty shades of milk. So whether you’re a born-and-bred Midwesterner looking to sharpen your skill at apologies or a costal elite visiting the in-laws for the holidays, this book will help you navigate the Midwest, with everything from the best flannel looks to dating and mating rituals (yes, casserole is involved) to climbing the corporate corn silo to how to handle a four-way stop—and every backyard brat fry in between. And for those of you who don’t like reading, don’t worry—we’ve got pictures! Toss in illustrations, sidebars, quizzes, and jokes worthy of a supper club stall and The Midwest Survival Guide is just the walleye-deep look into this distinctive, beautiful, and bizarre American culture you’ve been looking for.
Author : Tamra B. Orr
Publisher : Cherry Lake
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 17,48 MB
Release : 2011-08-01
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 1610801849
Learn about the history and culture of the midwestern United States.
Author : Diane L. Dupuis
Publisher : Gale / Cengage Learning
Page : 537 pages
File Size : 24,64 MB
Release : 1994
Category : Reference
ISBN : 9780810370975
A compilation of current information on economic, cultural, geographic, and social conditions. Volume 3 contains: Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, Wisconsin.
Author : Victoria Leonardo
Publisher : Benchmark Education Company
Page : 28 pages
File Size : 11,21 MB
Release : 2005
Category : Middle West
ISBN : 1410846059
Read about the twelve states that make up the Midwest region of the United States and learn about the history of the region.
Author : Andrew R. L. Cayton
Publisher : Indiana University Press
Page : 1918 pages
File Size : 26,99 MB
Release : 2006-11-08
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 0253003490
This first-ever encyclopedia of the Midwest seeks to embrace this large and diverse area, to give it voice, and help define its distinctive character. Organized by topic, it encourages readers to reflect upon the region as a whole. Each section moves from the general to the specific, covering broad themes in longer introductory essays, filling in the details in the shorter entries that follow. There are portraits of each of the region's twelve states, followed by entries on society and culture, community and social life, economy and technology, and public life. The book offers a wealth of information about the region's surprising ethnic diversity -- a vast array of foods, languages, styles, religions, and customs -- plus well-informed essays on the region's history, culture and values, and conflicts. A site of ideas and innovations, reforms and revivals, and social and physical extremes, the Midwest emerges as a place of great complexity, signal importance, and continual fascination.
Author : Rubén O. Martinez
Publisher : MSU Press
Page : 435 pages
File Size : 38,73 MB
Release : 2011-06-01
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 1609172132
Over the past twenty years, the Latino population in the Midwest has grown rapidly, both in urban and rural areas. As elsewhere in the country, shifting demographics in the region have given rise to controversy and mixed reception. Where some communities have greeted Latinos openly, others have been more guarded. In spite of their increasing presence, Latinos remain the most marginalized major population group in the country. In coming years, the projected growth of this population will require greater attention from policymakers concerned with helping to incorporate them into the nation’s core institutions. This eye-opening collection of essays examines the many ways in which an increase in the Latino population has impacted the Midwest—culturally, economically, educationally, and politically. Drawing on studies, personal histories, legal rulings, and other sources, this book takes an interdisciplinary approach to an increasingly important topic in American society and offers a glimpse into the nation’s demographic future.
Author : Julia Schaffer
Publisher : Benchmark Education Company
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 39,93 MB
Release : 2011
Category : Middle West
ISBN : 145092848X
Learn about the geography, climate, history, and economy of the midwest region of the United States.
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Publisher : Teacher Created Materials
Page : 35 pages
File Size : 28,45 MB
Release : 2022-11-01
Category :
ISBN : 1087691346
Explore the landscape of the midwestern United States! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers explains how the Midwest has a big impact on how the rest of America eats, thinks, and lives. The Midwest 6-Pack • Describes the geography, history, economics, and civics of the Midwest • Excites students with vibrant images and maps • Covers both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of The Midwest and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction From the Great Lakes to the Great Plains, the Midwest is a beautiful region with a rich culture and history. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books offers students the chance to dive into the lives of people from the Midwest, including the history of native peoples in the region. With meaningful grade-level text and plenty of helpful text features, this Around the United States 6-pack brings the wide-open fields of the Midwest to life for students. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.