Nebraska

by Ann Heinrichs, Matt Kania (Illustrator)

Overview

Describes the history, geography, government, economics, and people of Nebraska.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503870420
Publisher:	Child's World Stride
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	USA Travel Guides
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.00(w) x 9.50(h) x 0.00(d)
Age Range:	8 - 9 Years

About the Author

Ann Heinrichs grew up in Fort Smith, Arkansas. She began playing the piano at age three and thought she would grow up to be a pianist. Instead, she became a writer. She is the author of more than 200 books for children and young adults on Asian, African, and U.S. history and cultures, as well as grammar and natural history subjects. Ann has also written numerous newspaper, magazine, and encyclopedia articles. Ann has traveled to the Middle East, Asia, and Europe, and now lives in Chicago, IL.

Table of Contents

Nebraska 4

Agate Fossil Beds 7

Scotts Bluff near Gering 8

Dancing Cranes by the Platte River 11

The Wayne Chicken Show 12

Calamus Stale Fish Hatchery in Burwell 15

The Winnebago Powwow 16

Fur Trade Days in Chadron 19

Gothenburg's Sod House Museum 20

Grundlovsfest in Dannebrog 23

Stuhr Museum in Grand Island 24

Nebraskaland Days in North Platte 27

Offutt Air Force Base near Bellevue 28

The State Capitol in Lincoln 31

Tourinq Kawasaki Motors in Lincoln 32

The Hand-Planted Forest near Halsey 35

Our Trip 36

State Flag and Seal 37

State Symbols 37

State Song 37

Famous People 38

Words to Know 38

To Learn More 39

Index 40