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The area's extreme remoteness, great size, and sparse population have shaped the North Dakota character from the beginning of settlement a century ago. Theirs was not an easy land to master; and of those who tried, it demanded strength, endurance, and few illusions, but it had rewards. Today, as world shortages of food and fuel raise new possibilities--and new problems--North Dakotans face the future with the cautious optimism they learned long ago in sod houses and cold winters on the far northern edge of their country.
Traces the state's history from the formation of the land itself to the mid-1960's.
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During the 1930s in the United States, the Works Progress Administration developed the Federal Writers’ Project to support writers and artists while making a national effort to document the country’s shared history and culture. The American Guide series consists of individual guides to each of the states. Little-known authors—many of whom would later become celebrated literary figures—were commissioned to write these important books. John Steinbeck, Saul Bellow, Zora Neale Hurston, and Ralph Ellison are among the more than 6,000 writers, editors, historians, and researchers who documented this celebration of local histories. Photographs, drawings, driving tours, detailed descriptions of towns, and rich cultural details exhibit each state’s unique flavor. According to the WPA Guide to North Dakota, there is more to the Northern Prairie State than meets the eye. Primarily an agricultural state, cattle ranching and the pioneer spirit are ever-present in this guide. Also, beautiful photographs of the Great Plains make this a visually pleasing guide the Peace Garden State.
I'm Reading About North Dakota is a 48-page colorful book that helps students learn what makes North Dakota unique. I'm Reading about North Dakota helps early readers learn fun and interesting facts about North Dakota. The colorful illustrations, bold, vibrant art, kid-friendly text and photographs help bring the state to life. I'm Reading About North Dakota topics include: Native Americans Explorers Settlement Statehood Flag Capital Seal Nickname Borders Counties People Bird Flower Tree Insect Great Plains Badlands Rivers Landmark Agriculture Sports Claim to Fame Glossary And More!
Describes the geography, plants, animals, history, economy, religions, culture, sports, arts, and people of North Dakota.