Nebraska

by Bjorklund, Ruth; Richards, Marlee

• ISBN13: 9780761447320
• ISBN10: 0761447326
• Edition: 2nd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2010-01-01
• Publisher: Benchmark Books

Summary

Nebraska is a state that combines worldly big cities with country charm. Larger cities offer vivacity and business opportunities. Open land, especially in the west, provides a home for crops, cattle, and down-home living. Nebraska midwesterners cherish family and their varied pioneer heritage. They value their safe, affordable communities, rich history, and interesting environment. More than anything, Nebraskans look to a promising future. Book jacket.

Table of Contents

Nebraska Isà	p. 6
Geography: Where the West Begins	p. 9
Where Is Nebraska?
The Dissected Till Plains
Central Nebraska
The Panhandle
Winds of Change
Balancing Nature
History: Land of Possibilities	p. 23
The First People
Europeans Arrive
The Growing Nation
The Great Platte River Road
Settling the Territory
Resettling American Indians
O Pioneers!
Changing Life on the Farm
From Farming to Industry
People: At Home in Nebraska	p. 45
Finding a Place to Live
African-American Migration North
City Folks
Country Folks
Reading and Writing
Celebrating Holidays
Favorite Activities
Government: Equality Before the Law	p. 65
Inside Government
Creating Laws
Political Divide
Economy: Nebraskans at Work	p. 75
Manufacturing and Business
Agriculture
Natural Resources
Landmarks: The Open Road	p. 87
Big-City Variety
River Journeys
Ancient Wonders
The Wild West
State Survey	p. 105
Find Out More	p. 139
Index	p. 141
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