Iowa

by Ann Heinrichs, Matt Kania (Illustrator)

Overview

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

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781503870307
Publisher:	Child's World Stride
Publication date:	08/01/2025
Series:	USA Travel Guides
Pages:	40
Product dimensions:	8.10(w) x 9.60(h) x 0.40(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

Iowa 4

Maquoketa Caves State Park 7

Biking the Wabash Trace Nature Trail 8

DeSoto National Wildlife Refuge 11

Doctoring Birds in Dedham 12

Effigy Mounds National Monument 15

Lewis and Clark in Sioux City 16

Old Fort Madison 19

The Amana Colonies 20

Petta's Tulip Time Festival 23

Iowa through the Years 24

Mason City's North Iowa Fair 27

The John Deere Tractor Factory in Waterloo 28

Buena Vista County Wind Farms 31

The State Capitol in Des Moines 32

The Ice Cream Capital of the World 35

Our Trip 36

State Flag and Seal 37

State Symbols 37

Stale Song 37

Famous People 38

Words to Know 38

To Learn More 39

Index 40