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Children s books can be used to teach history and geography lessons about michigan. This article by carol otis hurst first appeared in teaching k8 magazine. Arcadia publishing has created thousands of titles across all fifty states, with topics that range from the history of the smallest town to the making of the biggest cities. Childrens authors in michigan and books about michigan the. History of ionia and montcalm counties, michigan 1881 full text of book available. Stealing buddha s dinner by bich minh nguyen, detroit s holy cross cemetery by elaine walters raymo, detroit city is the place.
May 29, 2019 19962009 cooperative childrens book center last updated. Aimed at children in third and fourth grades, where state history is taught in michigans schools, michigan history for kids curriculum set goes beyond the. Book publishers in michigan book publishing directory. A michigan alphabet to acquaint children with the most important people, places and items that have helped mold michigan into the tremendous state it is.
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