"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 ...
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"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 companion Teacher's Guide and Student Materials engages students in hands-on exploration. It highlights historical processes and encourages multiple learning styles.
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Add this copy of Working With Water: Wisconsin Waterways (New Badger to cart. $36.23, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2001 by Wisconsin Historical Society P.