minnesota

"Welcome to Minnesota! Let Carter show you around the state where he lives. Learn about his state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out his favorite activities too!"--Provided by publisher.

The Jackson family rush to Minnesota where a blizzard is putting both people and animals in danger from freezing temperatures, and blinding snow.

Every year before Christmas, Baudette, Minnesota, the Walley Capital of the World, hosts an ice-fishing tournament called the Ice Queen. To win the coveted title of Ice Queen, the walleye must beat the state record of 18.6 pounds, held by resident Augustus Moss for sixty-one years. The first-place prize for catching the largest walleye is $10,000, but the $20,000 grand prize consumes everyone, including fourteen-year-old Josey and her ten-year-old, video-game obsessed brother Mason. The thousands of anglers who descend on Baudette generate money for the local businesses, especially Baxter's Bait shop, a town landmark. The week of the Ice Queen contest, Josey and Mason learn the heartbreaking news that their family's debt will mean the closing of the bait shop, unless they can repay it. The kids feel their only option is to win the contest, but first they must locate the Lost City, and their only lead is the recluse, Winnie Moss, the granddaughter of Augustus Moss"--Back cover.

"Two years after her parents' surprising and painful split, twelve-year-old Jo and her mom find themselves on the 100-mile hike on the Superior Hiking Trail along Lake Superior's north shore--a journey that Jo had always looked forward to hiking with her dad. It's not a situation that either of them ever predicted they'd find themselves in, yet here they are in the wilderness with their entire lives stuffed into a pair of thirty-pound packs. Along the trail, they'll suffer through endless aches and pains, scorching heat, and crippling self-doubt. They'll encounter bears, moose, and other wildlife and meet and collect an assortment of unlikely friends. Day after day, Jo will battle the incessant thoughts that come in and out of her head. But as one obstacle after the next continue to test her strength and ultimate survival, Jo will have to confront her greatest fears head on and learn how to be alone"--Provided by publisher.

"Ezra Cloud hates living in Northeast Minneapolis. His father is a professor of their language, Ojibwe, at a local college, so they have to be there. But Ezra hates the dirty, polluted snow around them. He hates being away from the rez at Nigigoonsiminikaaning First Nation. And he hates the local bully in his neighborhood, Matt Schroeder, who terrorizes Ezra and his friend Nora George. Ezra gets into a terrible fight with Matt at school defending Nora, and that same night, Matt's house burns down. Instantly, Ezra becomes a prime suspect. Knowing he won't get a fair deal, and knowing his innocence, Ezra's family sends him away to run traplines with his grandfather in a remote part of Canada, while the investigation is ongoing. But the Schroeders are looking for him"--Provided by publisher.

"Wes has never been fishing. He doesn't even like eating fish! So when his best friend, Josh, invites him on a fishing trip to his family's cabin [in northern Minnesota], Wes isn't too excited. But then Josh's dad tells a story about catching a gigantic muskie. Soon Wes is hooked. He starts to enjoy fishing--and even eating fish. But he can't stop thinking about what it would be like to hook a big muskie. Will his curiosity lead to a big catch?"--Provided by publisher.

This is the year that Crystal and her friend Megan are able to go with their dads to the old red log cabin in northern Minnesota for their first deer hunting experience. As they wait for deer to come into view and the right shot, the girls see all kinds of critters in the woods. Then the moment Crystal has dreamed about happens, and getting her first deer is something she will always remember--but it is not going to be her last.

"Join Luke and the gang on another ... adventure. This time, the stage is set in northern Minnesota for a thrilling bear hunt. After working hard to prepare for the hunt, the team eagerly counts down to a nail-biting opening weekend. In a twist of luck, Luke ends up in the hot seat, ready and waiting for the bear of his dreams to arrive at the stand. See how his practice, patience, and determination reward him on this unforgettable weekend"--Provided by publisher.

While staying with his rough-and-tumble cousins and older sister Brunhilde in Minnesota, Erik Sheepflattener, whose inner Viking motto is Avoid Stuff, must learn to speak up for himself when Brunhilde tries to conquer all of his fears.

From hiking along lakeshores to catching a sports game in the bustling Twin Cities, there's a lot to see and do in Minnesota. This state lies in the Midwest. Minnesota introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents, infographics, a glossary, additional resources, and an index. Aligned to Common Core Standards and correlated to state standards. Core Library is an imprint of Abdo Publishing, a division of ABDO.