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Overview
The western half of Iowa is a rich farming community, while the eastern half is a home for modern industry. These two sides of the state come together in factories that process. Iowa's best-known produce into commodities such as popcorn and cornstarch. Iowa has made significant contributions to the political landscape. Herbert Hoover grew up in West Branch and went on to become the thirty-first president of the United States. Every four years, the Hawkeye State hosts the Iowa Caucuses. These small political meetings help determine which candidates will be running for president.Editorials
School Library Journal
Gr 2-4-These titles offer basic introductory material about the history, people, geography, economy, government, and things to see and do in each state. Interspersed throughout are "Fun Facts" (for example, the coldest temperature recorded in Iowa is -47 F) and short biographies of famous people, such as Amelia Jenks Bloomer (Iowa) and Prince (Minnesota). The texts are accessible and flow easily from one topic to the next. Chapters are divided into short blocks of information, with some repetition in the "History" and "People" sections. The clear maps lack attention to detail, with no key to abbreviations. Numerous clear photographs, charts, and sidebars add interest, and the indexes are excellent. Purchase where introductory state books are in demand.-Wendy Woodfill, Hennepin County Library, Minnetonka, MN Copyright 2006 Reed Business Information.Book Details
Published
June 13, 2026
Publisher
Gareth Stevens Publishing
Pages
32
Format
Paperback
ISBN
9780836846836