|
||||
|
____________________________________________________
|
NON-FICTION BOOKS
Agriculture
Century Farm: One Hundred Years on a Family Farm Cris Peterson,
1999
EMC 636.2 P485c
*The story of a one hundred-year-old family farm is told in photographs
and in anecdotes about the three generations of Peterson's who owned and
farmed the land.
Corn Belt Harvest Raymond Bial, 1991
EMC 633.15 B576
*Text and photographs describe the United States Corn Belt region and
its harvest season.
Cranberries: Fruit of the Bogs Diane L. Burns, 1994
EMC 634.76 B967c
*This book introduces the reader to this Native American fruit and shows
how it is grown, harvested, and distributed.
Dairy Country Lynn M. Stone, 1993
EMC 636.2 S878d
*An introduction to the Dairy farming industry of Wisconsin.
Early Loggers and the Sawmill Peter Adams, 1992
EMC 634.98 A206e
*Talks about the life of the early settlers who were loggers and lumberman.
Extra Cheese, Please: Mozzarella's Journey From Cow to Pizza Cris
Peterson, 1994
EMC 637.3 P485e
*Describes how cheese is made, from a sample's beginnings on a Wisconsin
dairy farm until a cheese factory ships the final product across America.
Farming Today Yesterday's Way Cheryl Wals Bellville, 1984
EMC 636.2 B449f
*Traces a year of life on a small dairy farm in western Wisconsin where
draft horses rather than modern machines do most of the work.
Meow! Wisconsin Cats in History, Mystery, Legend, Lore, Humor and
More Carol Marsh, 1991
EMC 636.8 M3635m
*A historical account of cats throughout Wisconsin.
Sugaring Time Kathryn Lasky, 1983
EMC 633.64 L337s
*Text and photographs show how a family taps the sap from maple trees
and processes it into maple syrup.
Biography
Carl Schurz, Patriot Clara Little Tutt, 1960
EMC 921 S39t
*An illustrated biography of a national patriot from Wisconsin.
Dr. Wildlife, the Crusade of a North Woods Veterinarian Rory C.
Foster, 1985
EMC 921 F756f
*In this moving book, Dr. Foster shares his experiences with his animal
hospital in Minocqua, Wisconsin.
Freedom Train North: Stories of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin
EMC 973.711 P528f
*Includes stories of underground railroads in Wisconsin
(Note: Also includes a Teacher Resource and Activity Guide, it is listed
under Textbooks, also part of this bibliography.)
Hmong lives: From Laos to La Crosse: Stories of Eight Hmong Elders
Wendy Mattison, 1994
EMC 920 H677
*The story of eight Hmong leaders and their influence on the Hmong population
in Wisconsin.
Lizbeth Jane's Own Diary: the Private Life of a Little Girl Gladys
Larsen, 1965
EMC 818.5 L334l
*Diary of a small girl growing up in Wisconsin.
Of Things Natural, Wild, and Free: A Story of Aldo Leopold Marybeth
Lorbiecki, 1993
EMC 921 L587l
*A biography of the pioneer in wildlife conservation and author of A Sand
County Almanac.
Once Upon a Time-- Gordon A. Bubolz: His Life and Vision, Christian
Layman, Family man, Businessman, Statesman, Conservationist, 1905-1990
Gordon A. Bubolz, 1992
EMC 921 B917b
*This book is a fitting recognition of the many accomplishments of Mr.
Gordon Bubolz for the betterment of society.
Our Golda: The Story of Golda Meir David A Adler, 1984
EMC 921 M514a
*Eight-year-old Golda and her family emigrated from Russia to Milwaukee
in 1906. A description of her 15 years there is included in the chronicle
of her achievements as a spokesperson for Jewish rights and a leader of
the Israeli government.
Pioneer Girl: the story of Laura Ingalls Wilder William Anderson,
1998
EMC 921 W673ande
*Recounts the life story of the author of the "Little House"
books, from her childhood in Wisconsin to her old age at Rocky Ridge Farm.
The Story of Wisconsin Women Ruth Miriam De Kohler, 1948
EMC 920 K79s
*A biography of Wisconsin women. A companion book to Wisconsin's Historic
Sites
Fine Arts
A is For Art: An Alphabetical Tour of the Milwaukee Art Museum
Marjorie Nelson Moon, 1998
EMC 708.175 M818a
*An alphabet book illustrated with works of art from the Milwaukee Art
Museum.
Dreaming History: A Collection of Wisconsin Native-American Writing
Prairie Oak, 1995
EMC 810.8 D771
*Contains pages of the songs, stories, and oratory which have been part
of Native American civilization for thousands of years.
Folk Songs Out of Wisconsin State Historical Society of Wisconsin,
1977
EMC 784.4 F66
*This book contains lyrics and music of 200 songs that were once sung
by the ordinary people of Wisconsin.
A Time to Harvest: The Farm Paintings of Franklin Halverson, Stories
by Bob Bernard; With Introduction by Phillip Martin Franklin Halverson,
1993
EMC 759.13 H197t
*This colorful book of paintings is a priceless record of old-time midwestern
farm and small-town life in the early 1900s.
Folklore/Customs
Folklore of the Winnebago Tribe Diane Young, 1997
EMC 398.2 S645f
*A book containing many of the Folklore and legends of the Winnebago Indian
Tribe.
The Mishomis Book: the Voice of the Ojibway Edward Benton-Banai,
1979
EMC 970.3 O39b
*Recounts the legends, customs, and history of the Chippewa Indians of
Wisconsin.
Ol'Paul: The Mighty Logger Glen Rounds, 1936
EMC 398.22 R859o
*This collection of 10 Bunyan escapades is written as a first-person narrative.
The informal narration flows naturally and robustly as though aimed at
adults as well as children.
Paul Bunyan Steven Kellogg, 1984
EMC 398.22 K29p
*Kellogg's brisk retelling carries Paul from childhood in Maine; through
his many adventures. The multiple lighthearted images on every page give
this version very pleasing visual appeal.
Paul Bunyan Swings His Axe Dell J McDormick, 1936
EMC 398.2 M131p
*This classic Bunyan book features 17 stories in easily read chapters.
The Round River will be of special interest to Wisconsin readers.
Geography
Friendly Wisconsin: A Great State's Centennial 1848-1948 Walter
Havighurst, 1949
EMC 917.75 F911
*A descriptive book about the first 100 years of our state's history.
The Heartland: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin
Robert McLaughlin, 1967
EMC 917.7 M161h
*This book stimulates an awareness of the Heartland's history, and pays
tribute to the people of the region.
Home Regions of Wisconsin: A geography of the State Loyal Durand,
1933
EMC 917.75 D949h
*A descriptive book about Wisconsin's geography with travel information
included.
Lakes, Hills and Prairies, the Midwestern States Frances Elizabeth,
1962
EMC 917.7 W877l
*Introduces the geography and history of six midwestern states and describes
the life of the people today.
Learning From the Land: Wisconsin Land Use Bobbie Malone, 1998
EMC 977.5 M2571
*Introduces students to how people have used the lands of Wisconsin area
throughout history.
Old World Wisconsin: Around Europe in the Badger State Fred L.
Holmes, 1944
EMC 917.75 H75o
*Includes sketched illustrations as well as photos, also biographical
references and index.
Picture Book of Wisconsin Bernadine Bailey, 1964
EMC 917.75 B154p 1964
*A revised edition, including 32 pages of illustrations and the Wisconsin
coat of arms.
Portrait of the Past: A Photographic Journey through Wisconsin
Howard Mead, 1971
EMC 917.75 M479p
*The book of 200 fascinating photographs captures a special moment in
a unique era, giving us insight into our Wisconsin Heritage.
Wisconsin Gretchen Bratvold, 1991
EMC 977.5 B824w
*Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and other highlights
of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Jean F. Blashfield, 1998
EMC 977.5 dc21
*A brief introduction to the geography, history, natural resources, industries,
cities, and people of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Capstone Press Geography Department, 1997
EMC 977.5 W811
*Gives an overview of the state of Wisconsin, including its history, geography,
people and living conditions.
Wisconsin: A Guide to the Badger State Writer's Program (Wis),
1941
EMC 917.750 W956w
*The plates are produced in eight groups, each proceeded by half title,
not including the paging.
Wisconsin: From its Glorious Past to the Present Allan Carpenter,
1964
EMC 917.75 C295w
*Tells the history of Wisconsin, from its beginning until 1964
Wisconsin with Kids Kristin Visser, 1994
EMC 917.75 V834w
*This book, written for young folks, is made for Wisconsin residents or
visitors of the Badger state who may be looking for ideas for fun-filled
days in Wisconsin.
Wisconsin's Past and Present: A Historical Atlas, 1998
EMC 977.5 W811
*Includes historical facts and maps.
History/Culture
Celebrate Wisconsin Firsts
EMC F581 .C42 1999
*A poster that includes Wisconsin's firsts in a time-line format.
The Hmong in America: We Sought Refuge Here Peter Roop, 1990
EMC 973.004 R778h
*Designed to help students learn more about the history and culture of
the Hmong immigrants to the United States, particularly to Appleton, Wisconsin.
It Happened Here: Stories of Wisconsin Margaret G Henderson, 1949
EMC 977.5 H497i
*Part of a collection which includes illustrations and maps.
"Old Abe," American Eagle Lorraine Sherwood, 1946
EMC 977.5 S6o
*The story of Wisconsin's 8th Infantry Regiment during the Civil War.
Old Abe: The Eagle Hero Patrick Young, 1965
EMC 973.78 Y60
*Juvenile literature based on the Civil War and Wisconsin's 8th Infantry
Regiment.
One Nation, Many Tribes: How Kids Live in Milwaukee's Indian Community
Kathleen Krull, 1995
EMC 977.5 K94o
*Through interviews with two children, this books taps into the energy
of the modern-day American Indian world.
The People Company: The Menasha Corporation Story: A Focus on the
Early Years Sarah Sargent, 1994
EMC 977.564 S345p
*Tells a history on the founding of the Menasha Corporation, and about
it's present.
The Saga of Old Muskego N.N. Ronning, 1943
EMC 977.5 R773s
*The history of the Norwegian and Lutheran populations in Muskego Township,
Wisconsin.
A Short History of Wisconsin Larry Gara, 1962
EMC 977.5 G212s
*This historical account of Wisconsin includes bibliographies.
Side Roads: Excursions into Wisconsin's Past Fred L Holmes, 1949
EMC 977.5 H75s
*A history of Wisconsinites social lives and customs.
The Story of Marquette and Jolliet Conrad R Stein, 1981
EMC 977 S819s
*Briefly recounted is the 1673 exploratory canoe voyage of Father Jacques
Marquette and military leader Louis Jolliet from Quebec through the Great
Lakes, to Green Bay, and along the Fox, Wisconsin and part of the Mississippi
rivers. The book does not question the assumption that claiming lands
for a European crown is acceptable. It does identify differences between
Indian tribes encountered along the way.
The Thirtieth Star, 1848-1948 Edgar G Doudna, 1948
EMC 977.5 D728t
*A history of Wisconsin's first 100 years of statehood.
W is for Wisconsin Dori Hillestad Butler, 1998
EMC 977.5 B985w
*For each letter of the alphabet, a special aspect of Wisconsin is highlighted.
Wisconsin's cities beginning with each letter and the sign language letter
is also provided.
Wisconsin Allan Carpenter, 1978
EMC 977.5 C295w
*Introduces the resources, industries, people, and tourist attractions
of the Badger state.
Wisconsin Dennis B. Fradin, 1992
EMC 977.5 F799wi
*An overview of the Badger State, including it's history, geography, industries,
sites of interest, and famous people.
Wisconsin Karen Zeinert, 1998
EMC 977.5 Z46w
*An overview of the geography, history, people, and customs of Wisconsin.
Wisconsin in Words and Pictures Dennis B. Fradin, 1977
EMC 977.5 F799w
*A brief introduction to the land, history, cities, industries, folklore
and famous sites of the badger state.
The Wisconsin Story Billie Joan English, 1987
EMC 977.5 E58w
*Traces the Wisconsin story from prehistory to present day.
Wisconsin: The Story of the Badger State Norman K. Risjord, 1995
EMC 977.5 R595w
*Recounts the big themes and poignant stories that make Wisconsin's past
meaningful.
The Wisconsin Story: The Building of a Vanguard State H. Russell
Austin, 1948
EMC 977.5 A93w 1978
*First published in part as a daily serial in the Milwaukee Journal during
February and March 1948.
The Wisconsin Story: The Building of a Vanguard State Gretchen
Bratvold, 1991
EMC 977.5 B824w
*Introduces the geography, history, industries, and other highlights of
Wisconsin.
Sciences
Birds of Wisconsin Owen J. Gromme, 1963
EMC 598.2 G875b
*An informative book about birds native to our state, illustrated by Wisconsin
wildlife artist, Owen Gromme.
The Little House Cookbook: Frontier Foods from Laura Ingalls Wilder's
Classic Stories Barbara Walker, 1989
EMC 641.5 W177l
*Quotations and illustrations from Wilder's books accompany the more than
100 authentic recipes in this collection. More than a cookbook, Walker's
readable volume is a social history providing insights into domestic methods
and traditions.
Mammals of Wisconsin Hartley H. T Jackson, 1961
EMC 599 J12m
*An illustrated guide to the mammals who live in Wisconsin.
Rascal, a Memoir of a Better Era Sterling North, 1963
EMC 599.74 N867r
*The authors carefree life in a small Midwestern town at the close of
World War I, and his adventures with his pet raccoon, Rascal.
Spring Flora of Wisconsin: A Manual of Plants Growing Without Cultivation
and Flowering Before June 15 Norman C Fassett, 1957
EMC 581 F249s
*An illustrated index to some of Wisconsin's flowering residents.
TEXTBOOKS
Advocates for change a Wisconsin Classroom Poster Set, 1996
EMC F580 .A3 1996
*A set of 10 black and white posters that include biography and photo
of famous people from Wisconsin.
Ag in the classroom, 1990
EMC S495 .W57 1990
*Teaching of agriculture in Wisconsin.
Another Look: Wisconsin Photographs Past and Present
EMC-Textbook F581 .A5 1998
*A folder which provides teachers with materials and ideas for using photographs
to teach history. Great for Grades 4-12!
Celebrating Everyday Life in Wisconsin History SHSW, 1997
EMC Textbooks F581.3 .S69 1997
*A Resource and planning guide for planning a classroom exhibit to commemorate
Wisconsin's 150th birthday.
Destination Wisconsin 1998
EMC F580 .D38 1998
*11 posters-each with information a person that was important in making
decisions in Wisconsin.
Digging and Discovery: Wisconsin Archaeology Diane Young Holliday,
1997
EMC Textbooks F581.3 .S7 1997
*Takes a look at Wisconsin's past through various archaeological sites
in the state.
Freedom Train North: Stories of the Underground Railroad in Wisconsin
EMC Textbook F581.3 .L58 1998
*Includes 2 volume-Teacher resource and activity guide and stories of
the underground railroad.
Learning About Wisconsin
EMC Textbook F581.3 .W53 1999
*Includes activities, historical documents and maps.
Learning from The Land: Wisconsin Land Use
EMC Textbook F581 .S73 1998
*Introduces students to how people have used the lands of the Wisconsin
area throughout history.
Life on the Frontier: The Wade Family in Greenbush, Wisconsin 1844-1940,
A Resource Packet for Educators Sally Wood, 1992
EMC Textbooks LB1582.U .S8 1992
*Looks at frontier and pioneer life for the Wade family in Greenbush,
Wisconsin.
Wisconsin Karen Zeinert, 1998
EMC F581.3 B44 1998
*An over-view of the geography, history, people, and customs of Wisconsin.
The Wisconsin Story Billie Joan English, 1992
EMC Textbooks F581.3 .A6 1992
*Traces the history of Wisconsin from pre-history to present day.
The Wisconsin Story: 150 Stories, 150 Years Dennis McCann, 1998
EMC-Textbook F581.3 .M53 1998
*A book that contains stories about Wisconsin's past.
YOUNG ADULT FICTION
Better Than a Brother Edith S. McCall, 1988
EMC Mc
*The adventures of a girl growing up at the turn of the century on the
shores of Lake Manona in Madison, Wisconsin, where her family runs a boarding
house for ice cutters.
Black River, a Wisconsin Story Vera Andrus, 1967
EMC An
*The story of a young girl growing up in rural Wisconsin.
Bullcatcher Alden R. Carter, 1996
EMC Ca
*Pete and Jeff continue their friendship and love of baseball as they
progress from ninth grade through high school in their small Wisconsin
town.
Caddie Woodlawn Carol Brink, 1973
EMC Br
*The adventures of an eleven-year-old tomboy, growing up on the Wisconsin
frontier in the mid-nineteenth century.
Christmas in the Big Woods Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1995
EMC Wi
*A young pioneer girl and her family celebrate Christmas in their cabin
in the Wisconsin woods.
The Crescent Moon Alden Carter, 1999
EMC
*Children poems that are translated from the original Bengali by the author.
The Day They Gave Babies Away Dale Eunson, 1990
EMC Eu
*Robert and Mamic Eunson emigrated from Scotland to Eureka, Wisconsin,
in 1855. When they both died in 1868, their 12-year-old son had to spend
Christmas Day finding new homes for his five younger siblings and himself.
Dogwolf Alden R. Carter, 1994
EMC Ca
*Fifteen year old Chip, who is adult Chippewa, spends a difficult summer
fighting fires that threaten the northern Wisconsin Forest, while also
hunting an equally threatening creature believed to be part dog and part
wolf.
Edith Shay A. LaFaye, 1998
EMC La
*Leaving her home in Wisconsin in 1865, sixteen-year old Katherine sets
out for Chicago to prove to her family that she can make a life for herself.
First Farm in the Valley: Anna's Story Anne Pellowski, 1982
EMC Pe
*Anna, the American born daughter of Polish immigrants, longs to escape
the rigors of Wisconsin farm life to visit the romanticized Poland of
her dreams.
Freedom Eagle Bette J. Davis, 1972
EMC Da
*A biography of the Bald Eagle who served in several Civil War battles
as mascot to Eight Wisconsin Volunteers, or "Eagle Regiment."
The Heavenly Tenants William Maxwell, 1992
EMC Ma
*This is a story about the Marvell's who own a Wisconsin farm, and what
happens when they leave and undependable person, August, to tend the farm
while they're gone.
Land of Gray Gold: Lead Mining in Wisconsin August Willia Derleth,
1954
EMC De
*One of the "American Heritage Series" books which one a regional
award in 1960 in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin. The story of a young man, named
Peter Trelawny, and his family traveling to Wisconsin in 1840.
A Little House Christmas: Holiday stories From the Little House
Books Laura Ingalls Wilder, 1994
EMC Wi
*A collection of stories which describe the experiences of a pioneer girl
and her family as they celebrate Christmases in the Big Woods in Wisconsin,
on the prairie in Indian Territory and on the banks of Plum Creek.
Lure of the Dark Sarah Sargent, 1984
EMC Sa
*The force of chaos and disorder generated by the Norse god, Loki, pervades
the life of a high school freshman in Wisconsin, whose personal problems
have left her in a vulnerable state.
Magical Melons Carol Ryrie Brink, 1944
EMC Br
*Fourteen stories about Caddie Woodlawn and her family depict work and
play in a small Wisconsin farming community from 1863 through 1866.
My Sister's Keeper Beverly Butler, 1980
EMC Bu
*In the North Woods of Wisconsin, following a forest fire that destroys
their homes in 1871, seventeen year old Mary James forms a new respect
for her older sister.
Pieces of the Picture Barbara M. Joosse, 1989
EMC Jo
*Deeply resentful of having to move from Chicago to rural Wisconsin after
her father's death, teenage Emily struggles to understand her seemingly
calm, hardworking mother, and to come to terms with her own emotions.
Revolutions of the Heart Marsha Qualey, 1993
EMC Qu
*Cory's seventeenth year is marked by her mother's sudden death, the return
of her hot-headed brother, her romance with a Native American boy, and
the eruption of bigotry in her small Wisconsin town.
Secret Life of Amanda K. Woods Ann Cameron, 1998
EMC Ca
*Living in a rural community in Wisconsin during the 1950's, eleven-year
old Amanda gradually and painfully learns a lot about herself, her parents,
and her older sister.
Seventeenth Summer Maureen Daly, 1948
EMC Da
*The summer after high school graduation, seventeen year old Angie, finds
herself in love for the first time. Takes place in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin.
Song of the Pines: A Story of Norwegian Lumbering in Wisconsin
Walter Havighurst, 1949
EMC Ha
*A fifteen year old Norwegian boy arrives in America hoping to make his
fortune in the new settlements in the Wisconsin territory.
Thimble Summer Elizabeth Enright, 1938
EMC En
*Spirited nine-year-old Garnet Linden is the central figure in the chronicle
of a 1930s summer on a southwestern Wisconsin farm.
Thin Ice Marsha Qualey, 1997
EMC Qu
* Seventeen-year-old Arden has been raised by her older brother, Scott,
since their parents died when she was just six years old, so when Scott
is presumed drowned in a snowmobile accident, Arden is convinced he's
really run away.
Trouble at Wild River Lois Walfrid Johnson, 1991
EMC Jo
*In 1907 Wisconsin, Kate and her friends discover a timber swindler while
visiting their Native American friend, Running Dear, and suspect that
Kate's uncle, newly arrived from Sweden, may be involved.
Up Country Alden R. Carter, 1989
EMC Ca
*When his mother's drinking problem causes him to spend several months
with country relatives in upstate Wisconsin, sixteen year old Carl begins
to build a new life for himself, only to see it threatened by a serious
mistake from his painful past.
Winter Cottage Brink, 1968
EMC Br
*A depression family appropriates a summer cottage in the Wisconsin woods,
where they spend their winter and welcome all visitors, including runaway
youth and two strangers.
Wisconsin is My Doorstep, a Dramatist's Yarn Book of Wisconsin
Lore Robert Edward Gard, 1948
EMC Ga
*"My Wisconsin doorstep teems with a rich and dramatic heritage of
events acted by a long list of heroes and heroines, who seem to exist
timelessly in a sort of dream, that Wisconsin people recognize as being
essentially theirs." stated the author, Robert Edward Gard.
The Wolfing: A Documentary Novel of the 1870s Sterling North, 1980
EMC No
*In 1873 12-year-old Robbie Trent, a character based on Sterling North's
father, learns about natural history through observation of Wolf, his
wolf-dog pet, and through his friendship with his neighbor Thure Kumlein,
the self-taught naturalist who was later on the staff of the Milwaukee
Public Museum
REFERENCE BOOKS
Basic Facts About Wisconsin's Elementary and Secondary Schools--Wisconsin
Department of Public Instruction
EMC Ref. LA388.W65 (1992/93)
CCBC Resource List For Appearances by Wisconsin Authors--Written
by Megan Schleisman, Cooperative Children's Book Center, 1997
EMC Ref. PS571.76 S3 1995
Children's Literature in Social Studies: Teaching to the Standards
--Washington, DC: National Council for the Social Studies, 1998
EMC Ref. LB1584 .K74 1998
Dealing with Selection and Censorship: a Handbook for Wisconsin
Schools & Libraries--Wisconsin Dept. of Public Instruction, 1999
EMC Ref. Z711.4 .F62 1999
On Wisconsin: Books about the Badger State for Children and Young
Adults--Cooperative Children's Book Center, 1997
EMC Ref. F581.799 O69 1997
*An annual bibliography that documents new books for children and young
adults with a Wisconsin connection.
Upper Midwest: An Annotated Bibliography--American Library Association,
1981
EMC Ref. Z1251.W5 U8
*A annotated bibliography of fiction and nonfiction titles, designed to
focus on the history and character of the Upper Midwest, i.e. Michigan,
Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Wisconsin School Directory--Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction,
EMC Ref. L903.W6 A2 (1993/94)
Wisconsin Literary Travel Guide--Wisconsin Library Association,
1989
EMC Ref. PS144.W6 W5 1989
MAGAZINES
Badger History--State Historical Society of Wisconsin, 1947-1980
Periodical-EMC -Located near the EMC Service Desk.
*Discontinued publication. Back issues are bound.
Badger History Bulletin--State Historical Society of Wisconsin,
1995-current
Periodical-EMC (shelved by title A-Z) -Located near the EMC Service Desk.
Periodical-Gov. Docs. (Shelved by title A-Z)
*Published in a newsletter format.
April 18, 2000 ER
C://EMC/Staff/Erin/WIBOOKS.doc