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Describes the geography, history, economy, culture, and people of the state of Iowa. ... Read more

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Books category - Travel or Guide Annual Competition for the Central States Chapter of the Society of American Travel Writers, 2001

First Place Martin Hintz America the Beautiful:Iowa Grolier/Children's Press (2000)1

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"A travel book for children?" was my first response.Children don't usually choose the motels or restaurants, but they might after reading this book - pester mom or dad to go visit some of the places described.The book could be a text for history or geography, but it was so well organized; illustrated and laid out that the student might be `tricked' into learning.Would love to own this book - with or without children - and to explore Iowa.Where were books like this when I was in school!" ... Read more

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Originally published in 1895.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Reading is an everyday activity so taken for granted that it seems virtually invisible. In spite of its ubiquity in modern life (or perhaps because of its familiarity), scholars have only recently begun paying attention to its development as a social practice. During the nineteenth century, an evolving print culture made reading an essential part of Americans' daily routines. To date, the history of American reading practices has tended to focus on middle-class white people living in northeastern cities before 1876. Reading on the Middle Border shifts the focus to the Midwest and broadens the base of economic classes studied.

Christine Pawley investigates the use ofprint by "ordinary" Americans in the small, rural community of Osage, Iowa-the town that shaped Hamlin Garland-analyzing primary source material on education, religious life, a reading club, and business affairs. A major section of her study focuses on the public library, an institution that provides a valuable window into the reading practices of men and women of various ages, classes, ethnicities, and religions. An extensive database of library circulation and accessions information, combined with federal and state census data, sheds light on the elusive issue of "Who read what?"

Pawley explores the ways print confirmed or challenged people's economic, social, and religious world, and asks what values print expressed or confronted. She also raises questions relating to modes and contexts of reading, distinguishing between groups and individuals. The picture of print in Osage is complex and defies reduction, but by placing print in a community context and viewing printed materials as an expression of activities, not mere artifacts, Pawley enhances our understanding of the role of reading in American culture. ... Read more

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A step-by-step guide on how to set up your own library of state related books and other materials.Includes tips on using the Dewey Decimal System, creating card catalogs, budgeting and acquiring materials + gives resources for books, art, music, rare books, technology, autographs, etc.Excellent classroom activity.Free teacher's guide gives specific suggestions and instructions on how to get max educational value from this book.Hey, if it's your library, you won't have to pay any late return fees! ... Read more

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Discusses the history, geography, resources, and famous citizens of the Hawkeye State. Also spotlights numerous places of interest. ... Read more

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Discusses the geographic features, history, government, people, and attractions of the midwestern state known for its rich farmland. ... Read more

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misrepresented and incorrect facts
No wonder many people from other states expect Iowa to be only cornfields -- books, movies, and television confirm that misperception.This book has:corn on the cover, a farm on the back, 39 pictures of farms, fields, and farmers -- but only two pictures of cities -- Des Moines and Dubuque; and only two pictures that show anything other than a flat or gently rolling landscape (one picture of the Mississippi River from Pike's Peak State Park and one of Loess Hills)This is not to say that farming isn't important to Iowa--but there are many interests, occupations, and ethnic groups in the state that should be represented-- and many different views-- from natural prairies to farmer's fields, to gently rolling hills, to steep bluffs and deep valleys along the Mississippi River.FACTs are also incorrect: the author states Effigy Mounds National Monument is in the northwestern corner of the state (it is actually in northeast Iowa) and McGregor -- home of the Ringling Brothers - is incorrectly spelled as MacGregor.The state map in the book points out 39 towns and cities of Iowa -- leaving all the rest out.The author doesn't live in Iowa, which isn't necessarily important to writing a factual, interesting book about Iowa -- but I hoped she would have been careful with facts and data -- school children use these books for reports. ... Read more

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Iowa is the land between two rivers: the Missouri and the mighty Mississippi.These two great rivers are responsible for Iowa's claim to fame: it's rich soil.Beginning with prehistoric man up to statehood, this book explains how these two rivers and this rich soil were the early seeds for settlement in Iowa. (20020301) ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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Originally published in 1888.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

Product Description
This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more

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Originally published in 1902.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1898.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

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Originally published in 1912.This volume from the Cornell University Library's print collections was scanned on an APT BookScan and converted to JPG 2000 format by Kirtas Technologies.All titles scanned cover to cover and pages may include marks notations and other marginalia present in the original volume. ... Read more

Product Description
This volume is produced from digital images created through the University of Michigan University Library's large-scale digitization efforts. The Library seeks to preserve the intellectual content of items in a manner that facilitates and promotes a variety of uses. The digital reformatting process results in an electronic version of the original text that can be both accessed online and used to create new print copies. The Library also understands and values the usefulness of print and makes reprints available to the public whenever possible. This book and hundreds of thousands of others can be found in the HathiTrust, an archive of the digitized collections of many great research libraries. For access to the University of Michigan Library's digital collections, please see http://www.lib.umich.edu and for information about the HathiTrust, please visit http://www.hathitrust.org ... Read more