Working with Water: Wisconsin Waterways (New Badger History)

"Water, water, everywhere . . ."Working with Water, the latest in the popular New Badger History series, teaches young readers about the many ways water has shaped Wisconsin's history, from glaciers to stewardship. It touches on geography and hydrography; transportation networks of Indians and fur traders; the Erie Canal; shipwrecks, lighthouses, shipping, and shipbuilding; fishing, ricing, "pearling" (clamming), and cranberry cultivation; lumbering, milling, and papermaking; recreation, resorts, tourism, and environmentalism. The companionTeacher's Guide and Student Materialsengages students in hands-on exploration. It highlights historical processes and encourages multiple learning styles.Jefferson J. Gray is the author of 'Working with Water: Wisconsin Waterways (New Badger History)', published 2001 under ISBN 9780870203299 and ISBN 0870203290.