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Timber!: a Northwoods story of lumberjacks, logging, and the land
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Published:
Madison, WI : Wisconsin Historical Society Press, [2024].
Format:
Book
Physical Desc:
x, 157 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Lexile measure:
740L
Rating:
Ages 10.
Status:
Iron River Juvenile Nonfiction
J 634.9 APP pb

Description

A heavily illustrated children’s history of the logging boom in the 19th century and the conservation efforts that followed.

How did the logging boom begin? What was it like to work in the woods? What happened to the land after the trees were cut down? The latest book for young readers from father-daughter duo Jerry Apps and Susan Apps-Bodilly explores the origin story of Wisconsin’s logging boom, the devastation it caused to the land, and the extraordinary efforts to restore the cutover land and log sustainably. 

Timber! helps young readers examine a complex and pivotal chapter in our state and nation’s history, covering a wide range of topics, including: 

• how Native people used, shared, and relied on natural resources for thousands of years 

• the forced removal of Native people from forested lands 

• how the lumber industry made possible the westward expansion of the United States 

• what it was like to work in a logging camp, on a log drive, and inside a sawmill 

• the roles on a logging team, from sawyer to cook 

• the destructive legacy of early logging practices and early efforts to restore the land 

• the emergence of sustainable forestry practices 

This comprehensive yet easy-to-read history includes letters, postcards, and other primary sources paired with discussion questions designed to engage young readers’ creativity and critical-thinking skills. Timber! also features more than 100 images, a glossary, suggested activities, and an extensive list of related resources, including books, websites, teaching materials, museums, and outdoor places to visit. Timber! will inspire readers of all ages to explore, protect, and learn about trees and forests in their own communities.

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Language:
Unknown
ISBN:
9781976600357, 1976600359
Lexile measure:
740

Notes

General Note
"This book is based in part on 'When the White Pine Was King', written by Jerry Apps and published by the Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2020."
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Description
"A children's history of logging, land use, and the legacy of conservation How did the logging boom begin? What was it like to work in the woods? What happened to the land after the trees were cut down? The latest book for young readers from father-daughter duo Jerry Apps and Susan Apps-Bodilly explores the origin story of Wisconsin's logging boom, the devastation it caused to the land, and the extraordinary efforts to restore the cutover land and log sustainably. Timber! helps young readers in grades 3-5 examine a complex and pivotal chapter in our state and nation's history, covering a wide range of topics, including: how Native people used, shared, and relied on natural resources for thousands of years the forced removal of Native people from forested lands how the lumber industry made possible the westward expansion of the United States what it was like to work in a logging camp, on a log drive, and inside a sawmill the roles on a logging team, from sawyer to cook the destructive legacy of early logging practices and early efforts to restore the land the emergence of sustainable forestry practices. This comprehensive yet easy-to-read history includes letters, postcards, and other primary sources paired with discussion questions designed to engage young readers' creativity and critical-thinking skills. Timber! also features more than 100 images, a glossary, suggested activities, and an extensive list of related resources, including books, websites, teaching materials, museums, and outdoor places to visit. Timber! will inspire readers of all ages to explore, protect, and learn about trees and forests in their own communities. "--,Provided by publisher.
Target Audience
Ages 10.,Wisconsin Historical Society Press.
Target Audience
Grades 4-6.,Wisconsin Historical Society Press.

Citations

APA Citation (style guide)

Apps-Bodilly, S., & Apps, J. (2024). Timber!: a Northwoods story of lumberjacks, logging, and the land. Madison, WI, Wisconsin Historical Society Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation (style guide)

Apps-Bodilly, Susan and Jerry Apps. 2024. Timber!: A Northwoods Story of Lumberjacks, Logging, and the Land. Madison, WI, Wisconsin Historical Society Press.

Chicago / Turabian - Humanities Citation (style guide)

Apps-Bodilly, Susan and Jerry Apps, Timber!: A Northwoods Story of Lumberjacks, Logging, and the Land. Madison, WI, Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2024.

MLA Citation (style guide)

Apps-Bodilly, Susan, and Jerry Apps. Timber!: A Northwoods Story of Lumberjacks, Logging, and the Land. Madison, WI, Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2024.

Note! Citation formats are based on standards as of July 2022. Citations contain only title, author, edition, publisher, and year published. Citations should be used as a guideline and should be double checked for accuracy.

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