The Physical Geography of Wisconsin
Author | : Lawrence Martin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 1916 |
Genre | : Physical geography |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Lawrence Martin |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 632 |
Release | : 1916 |
Genre | : Physical geography |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Lawrence Martin |
Publisher | : Univ of Wisconsin Press |
Total Pages | : 676 |
Release | : 1965 |
Genre | : Science |
ISBN | : 9780299034757 |
The immensely varied topography of Wisconsin provides examples of nearly every important physiographic process and topographic form. In the Driftless Area to the southwest, wind and water have weathered and carved away the countryside; along the Mississippi and other rivers are found most of the essential features of stream erosion and deposition; in the north and east glaciers have ground away the hills and left their mark on the plains and swamps. The Physical Geography of Wisconsin, reprinted from the second edition, 1932, of the Wisconsin Geological and Natural History Survey Bulletin No. XXXVI (1916), offers a clear explanation of these and many other physiographical processes to the student and amateur geographer alike. The topography of the state is discussed in detail and, where necessary, related to its human geography; and the author has carefully explained and indexed all unfamiliar terms. The book is well supplied with maps, charts, and illustrations, and will be an excellent supplementary reader or guide in field trips for geography courses at all levels.
Author | : Joseph M. Moran |
Publisher | : Univ of Wisconsin Press |
Total Pages | : 348 |
Release | : 2002 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780299171841 |
The land that is now called Wisconsin has a place in weather history. Its climate has ranged from tropical to polar over hundreds of millions of years--and even today, that's the seeming difference between July and January here. And Wisconsinites have played key roles in advancing the science of meterology and climatology: Increase Lapham helped found the National Weather Service in the nineteenth century; Eric Miller was the first to broadcast regular weather reports on the radio in the 1920s; Verner Suomi pioneered tracking weather by satellite; and Reid Bryson has been a leader in studying global climate change. Wisconsin's Weather and Climate is written for weather buffs, teachers, students, outdoor enthusiasts, and those working in fields, lakes, and forests for whom the weather is a daily force to be reckoned with. It examines the physical features of Wisconsin that shape the state's climate--topography, mid-latitude location, and proximity to Lakes Superior and Michigan--and meteorological phenomena that affect climate, such as atmospheric circulation and air mass frequency. Authors Joseph M. Moran and Edward J. Hopkins trace the evolution of methods of weather observation and forecasting that are so important for agriculture and Great Lakes commerce, and they explain how Wisconsin scientists use weather balloons, radar, and satellites to improve forecasting and track climate changes. They take readers through the seasonal changes in weather in Wisconsin and give an overview of what past climate changes might tell us about the future. Appendices provide climatic data for Wisconsin, including extremes of temperature, snowfall, and precipitation at selected stations in the state. The authors also list sources for further information. Vignettes throughout the book provide fascinating weather lore: o Why there are cacti in Wisconsin o The famous Green Bay Packers-Dallas Cowboys "Ice Bowl" game of 1967 o The Army Signal Corps' ban on the word tornado o Advances in snow-making technology o The decline of the Great Lakes ice industry
Author | : Patty Loew |
Publisher | : Wisconsin Historical Society |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2015-10-06 |
Genre | : Juvenile Nonfiction |
ISBN | : 0870207512 |
"So many of the children in this classroom are Ho-Chunk, and it brings history alive to them and makes it clear to the rest of us too that this isn't just...Natives riding on horseback. There are still Natives in our society today, and we're working together and living side by side. So we need to learn about their ways as well." --Amy Laundrie, former Lake Delton Elementary School fourth grade teacher An essential title for the upper elementary classroom, "Native People of Wisconsin" fills the need for accurate and authentic teaching materials about Wisconsin's Indian Nations. Based on her research for her award-winning title for adults, "Indian Nations of Wisconsin: Histories of Endurance and Survival," author Patty Loew has tailored this book specifically for young readers. "Native People of Wisconsin" tells the stories of the twelve Native Nations in Wisconsin, including the Native people's incredible resilience despite rapid change and the impact of European arrivals on Native culture. Young readers will become familiar with the unique cultural traditions, tribal history, and life today for each nation. Complete with maps, illustrations, and a detailed glossary of terms, this highly anticipated new edition includes two new chapters on the Brothertown Indian Nation and urban Indians, as well as updates on each tribe's current history and new profiles of outstanding young people from every nation.
Author | : Wisconsin Cartographers' Guild |
Publisher | : Univ of Wisconsin Press |
Total Pages | : 156 |
Release | : 1998 |
Genre | : History |
ISBN | : 9780299159405 |
The atlas features historical and geographical data, including full-color maps, descriptive text, photos, and illustrations.
Author | : John Alden Cross |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 472 |
Release | : 2022 |
Genre | : Wisconsin |
ISBN | : 9780299335502 |
This accessible survey of Wisconsin geography is sure to delight scholars, students, and enthusiasts alike. A beautiful array of nearly 250 photographs and easy-to-read maps illustrate key geographical concepts and structures. The Geography of Wisconsin is the most up-to-date and authoritative overview of the Dairy State's lands and life and will serve as a valuable reference for decades to come.
Author | : Wisconsin State College, Milwaukee |
Publisher | : |
Total Pages | : 24 |
Release | : 1907 |
Genre | : Education |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Robert A. Birmingham |
Publisher | : Univ of Wisconsin Press |
Total Pages | : 282 |
Release | : 2009-12-18 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0299232638 |
Between A.D. 700 and 1100 Native Americans built more effigy mounds in Wisconsin than anywhere else in North America, with an estimated 1,300 mounds—including the world’s largest known bird effigy—at the center of effigy-building culture in and around Madison, Wisconsin. These huge earthworks, sculpted in the shape of birds, mammals, and other figures, have aroused curiosity for generations and together comprise a vast effigy mound ceremonial landscape. Farming and industrialization destroyed most of these mounds, leaving the mysteries of who built them and why they were made. The remaining mounds are protected today and many can be visited. explores the cultural, historical, and ceremonial meanings of the mounds in an informative, abundantly illustrated book and guide. Finalist, Social Science, Midwest Book Awards
Author | : |
Publisher | : Legislative Reference Bureau |
Total Pages | : 1302 |
Release | : 1909 |
Genre | : Wisconsin |
ISBN | : |