Iowa S P A S T

Author : Lynn M. Alex
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2010-09-13
Category : History
ISBN : 1609380150

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Iowa's Archaeological Past by Lynn M. Alex Pdf

Iowa has more than eighteen thousand archaeological sites, and research in the past few decades has transformed our knowledge of the state's human past. Drawing on the discoveries of many avocational and professional scientists, Lynn Alex describes Iowa's unique archaeological record as well as the challenges faced by today's researchers, armed with innovative techniques for the discovery and recovery of archaeological remains and increasingly refined frameworks for interpretation. The core of this book--which includes many historic photographs and maps as well as numerous new maps and drawings and a generous selection of color photos--explores in detail what archaeologists have learned from studying the state's material remains and their contexts. Examining the projectile points, potsherds, and patterns that make up the archaeological record, Alex describes the nature of the earliest settlements in Iowa, the development of farming cultures, the role of the environment and environmental change, geomorphology and the burial of sites, interaction among native societies, tribal affiliation of early historic groups, and the arrival and impact of Euro-Americans. In a final chapter, she examines the question of stewardship and the protection of Iowa's many archaeological resources.

Author : Dorothy Schwieder,Thomas Morain,Lynn Nielsen
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 343 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 2003-01-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9781609380120

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Iowa Past to Present by Dorothy Schwieder,Thomas Morain,Lynn Nielsen Pdf

In Iowa Past to Present, originally published in 1989, Dorothy Schwieder, Thomas Morain, and Lynn Nielsen combine their extensive knowledge of Iowa’s history with years of experience addressing the educational needs of elementary and middle-school students. Their skillful and accessible narrative brings alive the people and events that populate Iowa’s rich heritage. This revised edition brings the story into the twenty-first century and makes a paperback edition available for the first time. Beginning with Iowa’s changing geological landforms, the authors progress to historical, political, and social aspects of life in Iowa through the present day. The chapters explore such topics as the native peoples of the region; pioneer settlements on the prairie; the building of the railroad; the Civil War; the influence of immigrants; the formation of the state government and development of the current politic system; education; the Great Depression; religion (including a separate chapter on Mennonites and the Old Order Amish); life on the farm; business, industry, and economics; and the turmoil caused by World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. A new chapter written specifically for this edition explains the impact of 9/11 on Iowa, discusses the roles played by Iowa soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, and updates information on the newest immigrant populations of the state. The authors have teamed with Iowa Public Television's Iowa Pathways project to create a new Iowa Past to Present teacher's guide available online at “a href="http://iptv.org/iowapathways">http://iptv.org/iowapathways/a”. This guide includes additional articles, videos, links, and curriculum resources to support the textbook. Iowa Past to Present, its inviting format enhanced by hundreds of illustrations, is informed by three of the state’s most respected historians. The latest revision continues to be an important part of the curriculum for teachers and parents wanting their children to know all about Iowa history. /div

Author : Wayne I. Anderson
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : History
ISBN : 158729267X

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Iowa's Geological Past by Wayne I. Anderson Pdf

Iowa's rock record is the product of more than three billion years of geological processes. The state endured multiple episodes of continental glaciation during the Pleistocene Ice Age, and the last glacier retreated from Iowa a mere (geologically speaking) twelve thousand years ago. Prior to that, dozens of seas came and went, leaving behind limestone beds with rich fossil records. Lush coal swamps, salty lagoons, briny basins, enormous alluvial plains, ancient rifts, and rugged Precambrian mountain belts all left their mark. In "Iowa's Geological Past, " Wayne Anderson gives us an up-to-date and well-informed account of the state's vast geological history from the Precambrian through the end of the Great Ice Age. Anderson takes us on a journey backward into time to explore Iowa's rock-and-sediment record. In the distant past, prehistoric Iowa was covered with shallow seas; coniferous forests flourished in areas beyond the continental glaciers; and a wide variety of animals existed, including mastodon, mammoth, musk ox, giant beaver, camel, and giant sloth. The presence of humans can be traced back to the Paleo-Indian interval, 9,500 to 7,500 years ago. Iowa in Paleozoic time experienced numerous coastal plain and shallow marine environments. Early in the Precambrian, Iowa was part of ancient mountain belts in which granite and other rocks were formed well below the earth's surface. The hills and valleys of the Hawkeye State are not everlasting when viewed from the perspective of geologic time. Overall, Iowa's geologic column records an extraordinary transformation over more than three billion years. Wayne Anderson's profusely illustrated volume provides a comprehensive and accessible survey of the state's remarkable geological past.

Author : Dorothy Schwieder,Thomas Morain,Lynn Nielsen
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-08-16
Category : History
ISBN : 1609380363

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Iowa Past to Present by Dorothy Schwieder,Thomas Morain,Lynn Nielsen Pdf

In Iowa Past to Present, originally published in 1989, Dorothy Schwieder, Thomas Morain, and Lynn Nielsen combine their extensive knowledge of Iowa’s history with years of experience addressing the educational needs of elementary and middle-school students. Their skillful and accessible narrative brings alive the people and events that populate Iowa’s rich heritage. This revised edition brings the story into the twenty-first century and makes a paperback edition available for the first time. Beginning with Iowa’s changing geological landforms, the authors progress to historical, political, and social aspects of life in Iowa through the present day. The chapters explore such topics as the native peoples of the region; pioneer settlements on the prairie; the building of the railroad; the Civil War; the influence of immigrants; the formation of the state government and development of the current politic system; education; the Great Depression; religion (including a separate chapter on Mennonites and the Old Order Amish); life on the farm; business, industry, and economics; and the turmoil caused by World War I, World War II, and the Vietnam War. A new chapter written specifically for this edition explains the impact of 9/11 on Iowa, discusses the roles played by Iowa soldiers in Iraq and Afghanistan, and updates information on the newest immigrant populations of the state. The authors have teamed with Iowa Public Television's Iowa Pathways project to create a new Iowa Past to Present teacher's guide available online at “a href="http://iptv.org/iowapathways">http://iptv.org/iowapathways/a”. This guide includes additional articles, videos, links, and curriculum resources to support the textbook. Iowa Past to Present, its inviting format enhanced by hundreds of illustrations, is informed by three of the state’s most respected historians. The latest revision continues to be an important part of the curriculum for teachers and parents wanting their children to know all about Iowa history. /div

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1958-04
Category : Milk hygiene
ISBN : MINN:31951003091356R

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Sanitation Compliance and Enforcement Ratings of Interstate Milk Shippers by Anonim Pdf

Author : Jeri Freedman
Publisher : The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc
Page : 48 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2010-01-15
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
ISBN : 9781448800377

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Iowa by Jeri Freedman Pdf

Presents the history, geography, government, economy, and people of Iowa, as well as general facts about the state.

Author : James B. Weaver
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 45,7 Mb
Release : 1912
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1062063122

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Past and Present of Jasper County, Iowa by James B. Weaver Pdf

Author : United States. Public Health Service
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 24 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 1956
Category : Dairy inspection
ISBN : MINN:30000010566770

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Sanitation Compliance Ratings of Interstate Milk Shippers by United States. Public Health Service Pdf

Author : William John Wagner
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 198 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Historic buildings
ISBN : UOM:39015007182366

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Sixty Sketches of Iowa's Past and Present by William John Wagner Pdf

Author : Anonim
Publisher : North American Book Dist LLC
Page : 538 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1995-01-01
Category : Iowa
ISBN : 9780403099184

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Encyclopedia of Iowa by Anonim Pdf

Author : B. L. Molyneaux,P. G. Stone
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 54,5 Mb
Release : 2003-09-02
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9781134865109

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The Presented Past by B. L. Molyneaux,P. G. Stone Pdf

The Presented Past is concerned with the differences between the comparatively static, well-understood way in which the past is presented in schools, museums and at historic sites compared to the approaches currently being explored in contemporary archaeology. It challenges the all-too-frequent representation of the past as something finished, understood and objective, rather than something that is `constructed' and therefore open to co-existing interpretations and constant re-interpretation. Central to the book is the belief that the presentation of the past in school curricula and in museum and site interpretations will benefit from a greater use of non-documentary sources derived from archaeological study and oral histories. The book suggests that a view of the past incorporating a larger body of evidence and a wider variety of understanding will help to invigorate the way history is taught. The Presented Past will be of interest to teachers, archaeologists, cultural resource managers, in fact anyone who is concerned with how the past is presented.

Author : Paul A. Johnsgard
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2018
Category : Travel
ISBN : 9781609621261

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A Naturalist’s Guide to the Great Plains by Paul A. Johnsgard Pdf

This book documents nearly 500 US and Canadian locations where wildlife refuges, nature preserves, and similar properties protect natural sites that lie within the North American Great Plains, from Canada's Prairie Provinces to the Texas-Mexico border. Information on site location, size, biological diversity, and the presence of especially rare or interesting flora and fauna are mentioned, as well as driving directions, mailing addresses, and phone numbers or internet addresses, as available. US federal sites include 11 national grasslands, 13 national parks, 16 national monuments, and more than 70 national wildlife refuges. State properties include nearly 100 state parks and wildlife management areas. Also included are about 60 national and provincial parks, national wildlife areas, and migratory bird sanctuaries in Canada's Prairie Provinces. Many public-access properties owned by counties, towns, and private organizations are also described.

Author : William E. Whittaker,Lynn M. Alex,Mary De La Garza
Publisher : University of Iowa Press
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2015-04
Category : History
ISBN : 9781609383374

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The Archaeological Guide to Iowa by William E. Whittaker,Lynn M. Alex,Mary De La Garza Pdf

Provides information on 68 important archaeological sites in Iowa, including sites of every type, from every time period, and in every part of the state.

Author : Travel with Jack and Kitty,Kitty Norton,Jack Norton
Publisher : Travel with Jack and Kitty
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 51,8 Mb
Release : 2023-07-02
Category : Travel
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Iowa's Best: 365 Unique Adventures by Travel with Jack and Kitty,Kitty Norton,Jack Norton Pdf

Iowa...a state filled with exciting adventures, heartwarming culture, and unforgettable experiences! Embark on a year-long journey through the diverse landscape and rich culture of the Hawkeye State with "Iowa's Best: 365 Unique Adventures - The Essential Guide to Unforgettable Experiences in the Hawkeye State (2024-2025 Edition)". From the rolling farmland to vibrant cityscapes, Iowa has a unique adventure waiting for you every day of the year. This meticulously curated guide invites you to explore Iowa like never before. Immerse yourself in essential experiences, delve into cultural treasures, find fun for the whole family, discover urban hotspots, bask in natural beauty, relish culinary delights, and indulge in a variety of activities that make Iowa truly special. Organized into distinct categories such as "Nature and Wildlife Adventures," "Outdoor Adventures," "Seasonal Adventures," "Culinary Adventures," and "Adventures at Quirky Roadside Attractions," this guide ensures that you have a trove of activities to choose from based on your interest. Also included are invaluable chapters on "Travel Basics," "Accommodation Suggestions," "Transportation," "Local Cuisine," and "Additional Resources," providing practical information to help you plan your journey more effectively. Each activity is presented with a detailed description, necessary information, insider tips, and reasons why it will make your Iowa trip memorable. No two adventures are the same - you're assured a unique experience each day, whether it's exploring a historic landmark, taking part in a local festival, or relaxing in a nature retreat. "Iowa's Best: 365 Unique Adventures" is not just a travel guide, it's your companion in discovering the hidden gems and local favorites that encapsulate Iowa's charm and spirit. Join us on this journey through the heartland of America and create your own unforgettable experiences in Iowa. So whether you're an outdoor enthusiast, a history buff, a foodie, or a family on vacation, make the most of your Iowa adventure with this essential guide. Explore, experience, and enjoy Iowa in 365 unique ways!

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 752 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1869
Category : Electronic
ISBN : NYPL:33433007813318

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The American Naturalist by Anonim Pdf