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This book is an introduction to the geography, history, government, politics, economy, resources, people, and culture of Michigan.
Quick Summary
From the mysterious shipwrecks hidden beneath the Great Lakes to the magical winter phenomenon of lake-effect snow, this book reveals the bizarre and brilliant secrets that make Michigan one of America's most fascinating states. Kids will love diving into wild facts about the auto industry revolution, haunted lighthouses, the legendary U.P. versus Lower Peninsula rivalry, and the strange-but-true laws that only exist in this mitten-shaped wonderland. If your kid devours the "Weird But Know" books or can't get enough of the "Basher" science and history series, they'll be totally absorbed by this action-packed tour of the Great Lakes State. Ideal for curious readers in grades 4 through 7 who crave fast-paced, fact-filled adventures about states and the people who call them home.