middle west

Explains how landforms, climate, and natural resources have influenced the Midwest's history and culture.

Evokes the land, animals, and people of the Middle West in poetic text and illustrations.

Relates, through illustrations and short passages, what life was like during the Dust Bowl Era seen through the eyes of various people. Includes historical notes.

Discusses the history, people, animals, resources and economy of the midwestern region United States.

Photographs and text introduce the American Midwest, discussing region's history, climate, landforms, wildlife, cultures, economy, and related topics, and including cooking instructions to make a popular recipe from the region and other activities.

Examines the geography, history, climate, and natural resources of the Midwest region of the United States, and discusses the cultural characteristics of midwestern people. Includes photographs, maps, and statistics.

An introduction to the life and accomplishments of the famous American folk hero and nature lover Johnny Appleseed.

Recreates the Fourth of July in 1836 in the fictional village of Prairietown, Indiana, to show how the holiday was celebrated in a typical frontier community.

Describes a year in the life of a prairie town including the effect of seasons and of economics on the ebb and flow of this agricultural community.

In 1913 in the Midwest a quartet of characters share adventures from exploding steamboats to "exorcizing" a ghost.