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FORD: THE
COMPANY THAT PUT THE WORLD ON WHEELS
by William Gould
Focuses
on the economic concepts and innovations which made the Ford Motor
Company great. A unique resource to help students understand
economics benchmarks like IV.4.LE.1. Cash flow, use of capital
resources, investments, mass marketing and mass production are
explained. A very creative cooperative learning activity included
at the end. Many historical and modern photographs plus charts and
graphs. Index and glossary. ©1997. 8 x 10.
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HISTORY
OF MOTOWN
by Virginia
Aronson
How
have Michiganians impacted the world? We often think of
breakfast cereal and the car industry, but don't forget the music of
the Supremes, Jackson Five and the Four Tops and many other stars.
Here is a good reference for students to learn how Berry Gordy and
the Detroit musicians made history.
©2001.
Index 5.5 x 7.5. About 100 pages. Hardcover.
(Reading level approx. grade 6.5)
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HOLLAND
DUTCH HERITAGE IN AMERICA
by John Penrod
Superb
and tremendous describe the photography in this book. Photos
of Windmill Island, tulip farms and the people of Holland and
its community. Shows and tells what Dutch heritage is all about.
Just looking through it makes you wish the tulips could stay
all year! Learn about costumes and customs. Good explanations
of the pictures on each page. ©1999.
8.5 x 12. 60 pages.
Hardcover.
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KELLOGG'S:
GREATEST NAME IN CEREALS
by William GouldUse
this book based on Kellogg's cereal company in Battle Creek to
help students understand the state economic benchmarks IV.4LE.l
and IV.4.LL.2. Concepts such as competition, capital and human
resources, consumer, investor, profit and loss are included in
this interesting, bright, colorful hard cover book. The glossary
helps to define the language of business. A cooperative learning
activity is included at the end. ©1997. 8 x 10. 48 pages.
Hardcover. (Fairly easy middle school reading).
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LEARNING FROM CHARTS and GRAPHS
- Lessons in History, Civics, Geography and Economics
by Jean
Shafer
Many
students are challenged by the chart and graph elements
found on the MEAP tests. Here is a way to give them practice
and increase their confidence! Dr. Shafer provides 37
independent activities for 4th, 5th and 6th grade students.
They are divided into four groups: Early America, America
Grows, the 1900s, America Today. ©2003. 8.5 x 11.44 pages. REPRODUCIBLE.
Paperback. |
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LIGHTHOUSES OF
MICHIGAN
by John Penrod
This
is one of the best lighthouse books we have ever seen. It is a
lavish book with a very reasonable price! Who better to write and
photograph about Michigan lighthouses than John Penrod with over 40
years experience in taking outstanding pictures? Shown are 78 of the
106 lighthouses along Michigan’s shores. See the newest (1991) to
some of the oldest (1840) ©1998. 8.25 x 11.5. 72 pages. Paperback. |
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The book
zeroes in on areas of Michigan using actual sections of the state
highway map. Maps and activities about the Great Lakes region are
included at the end. An ideal complement for any study of
Michigan—or as a short course during Michigan Week! |
Michigan
Map Skills & Information Workbook
by Paul
McCreary (10th ed. 2004)
Just
revised to contain more social studies benchmarks and to improve
use by younger students. This 32 page book with full color maps is
a very practical teaching aid. It presents map reading skills
using the official state highway map in a workbook format. Great
Life Skills! Some specific skills are:
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Determining
location |
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Using map
indexes |
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Understanding
map legends and symbols |
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Finding
distances and planning routes |
32 pages
12 x 15 Paperback. Click
here to view table of contents.
Workbook
Single
copy
ISBN
0-910726-78-7 $9.95
(15 or more $7.85 each)
Teacher's
Guide
in a handy folder. 32
pages $7.85
ISBN 0-910726-79-5
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CAMP FORGOTTEN -
Video
The Civilian Conservation Corps in Michigan
by Bill Jamerson SHOWN ON PBS!
Turn back the clock to
1933- the middle of the worst depression the country has ever seen.
Thousands of young men between the ages of 17 and 23 are finding a
purpose in their lives as a part of the CCC in Michigan. They fought
forest fires, built park structures, planted trees and did many other
useful projects. Students can get the feel of turning out to morning
exercise in the snow while under the supervision of a "kindly"
army officer! The video includes interviews with over a dozen men who
were there- an experience which changed their lives! ©1993.
58 minutes. (6th grade - Adult)
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video price
DVD price |
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$39.95 |
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