Bibliograph

Nebraska, by Ann Heinrichs

Type

Label

Nebraska, by Ann Heinrichs

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references and index

Illustrations

mapsillustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Nebraska

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

53591885018633

Responsibility statement

by Ann Heinrichs

Table Of Contents

The land : explore Nebraska's rolling plains and towering rock formations. Meet up with mountain lions and dancing cranes and watch out for hailstones, tornadoes, and blizzards! -- The first Nebraskans : learn how Nebraska's first people stalked buffalo, built homes of earth and hides, and honored their sacred traditions -- Explorers and settlements : follow the steps of explorers as they searched for golden cities, luxurious animal skins, and Native American allies -- Growth and change : witness the mass migration of pioneers across Nebraska's plains. see how the Homestead Act, telegraph lines, and railroads changed Nebraskans' lives -- More modern times : depression and drought hurt the state, but Nebraskans took control and rose up strong -- People : Nebraskans are proud of their many traditions, and they celebrate their home-grown artists, writers, entertainers, and sports heroes -- Government : with its skyscraper capitol and its one-house legislature, Nebraska is a model for state governments nationwide -- Economy : from corn, beef, and spam to insurance and telemarketing, Nebraska has products and services that reach consumers around the globe -- Travel guide : stroll through a pioneer village, plant a tree, explore the badlands, and whoop it up at a wild west show

Target audience

juvenile

Classification