The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book - Paperback
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From log-rolling, the state capital in Madison and its politics, famous breweries, major manufacturers Kohler Company, Johnson Controls, John Deere, Caterpillar Inc. and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Willem Dafoe, Georgia O'Keeffe, the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer, Al Jarreau, and other notable people and places, The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book answers to nearly 1,400 questions the Badger State's unique and interesting history, people, and places, including: Why is Wisconsin called "Wisconsin"?
How much snow falls in Wisconsin?
Which Native American tribes called Wisconsin home?
How did log rolling become a sport?
How many acres of State Forests does Wisconsin have?
Was Paul Bunyan a real person?
Where is the Pabst Mansion located?
How many beer festivals are there in Wisconsin?
Where is Roundy's headquartered?
Which waterway is most important to Wisconsin?
What is unique about Wisconsin's capitol building?
Where did the Green Bay Packers get their name?
How much milk does it take to make one pound of butter?
How many towns in Wisconsin claim to be the UFO Capital of the World?
Covering its industries, politicians, arts, media, culture, and, of course, sports dynasties and legends, The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book takes an in-depth look at the state's variety, along with its fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia. It's an informative and fun look at the Badger State, people, history, and culture!
The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book - Paperback
$49.95 USD
Sale price
$49.95 USD
Regular price
by Terri Schlichenmeyer (Author), Mark W. Meier (Author)
Illustrating the state's unique character through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky!
From log-rolling, the state capital in Madison and its politics, famous breweries, major manufacturers Kohler Company, Johnson Controls, John Deere, Caterpillar Inc. and Harley-Davidson motorcycles to the Milwaukee Art Museum, Willem Dafoe, Georgia O'Keeffe, the infamous Jeffrey Dahmer, Al Jarreau, and other notable people and places, The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book answers to nearly 1,400 questions the Badger State's unique and interesting history, people, and places, including:
Covering its industries, politicians, arts, media, culture, and, of course, sports dynasties and legends, The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book takes an in-depth look at the state's variety, along with its fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia. It's an informative and fun look at the Badger State, people, history, and culture!
Author Biography
Terri Schlichenmeyer is an award-winning, self-syndicated book reviewer. In addition to several columns written each week, she's contributed to several Uncle John's Bathroom Readers and other trivia-type books. You can read Terri's book reviews in more than 200 newspapers and magazines throughout the world. She lives in a little corner of Wisconsin with two dogs and one very patient man.
Number of Pages: 416
Dimensions: 1 x 9.2 x 7.1 IN
Publication Date: May 01, 2019