{"product_id":"the-handy-wisconsin-answer-book-paperback","title":"The Handy Wisconsin Answer Book - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eTerri Schlichenmeyer\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eMark W. Meier\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIllustrating the unique character of the state through a combination of facts, stats, and history, as well as the unusual and quirky \u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Beer, cheese, lakes, rivers, cabins, and cities. With a diverse geography, beautiful natural wonders, and vibrant cities, tourism naturally plays a major role in Wisconsin's economy, and its nickname, \"America's Dairyland,\" speaks to the importance of agriculture. Of course, cheeseheads abound in Green Bay and throughout the state, as do the Effigy Mounds--burial mounds--in the form of animals or birds of the Woodland Indians. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Wisconsin Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e takes an in-depth look at the state's variety, along with its fascinating history, people, myths, culture, and trivia. Covering its industries, politicians, arts, media, culture, and, of course, sports dynasties and legends, it brings the state's past and present to life. Learn about the earliest people in the Great Lakes area, the Paleo-Indian People, French explorers, traders, the Paul Bunyan \"myth,\" today's numerous ethnic festivals, including Brat(wurst) Days, Polka Days, Cheese Days, and the Wisconsin Highland Games. Uncover surprising fun facts like Brett Farve's first forward pass for the Packers was caught by ... Brett Favre  \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e 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, \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Handy Wisconsin Answer Book\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e answers to nearly 1,400 questions the Badger State's unique and interesting history, people, and places, including: \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cli\u003eWhy is Wisconsin called \"Wisconsin\"? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How much snow falls in Wisconsin? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is the Wisconsin state dance? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Which Native American tribes called Wisconsin home? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Was there a Civil War POW camp in Wisconsin? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How did log rolling become a sport? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Why was the Oleomargarine Act supported by nearly every farmer in the Dairy State? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What was the Day the Music Died? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How many acres of State Forests does Wisconsin have? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Was Paul Bunyan a real person? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Where is the Pabst Mansion located? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is the most popular attraction in the state? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How many beer festivals are there in Wisconsin? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Where is Roundy's headquartered? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Which waterway is most important to Wisconsin? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Which political party held sway in Wisconsin when the state was formed? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What caused so much controversy in the redistricting of 2010? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e What is unique about Wisconsin's capitol building? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e Where did the Green Bay Packers get their name? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How much did each winning player make for playing in Superbowl I? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How much milk does it take to make one pound of butter? \u003c\/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e How many towns in Wisconsin claim to be the UFO Capital of the World? \u003cp\u003e \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Handy Wisconsin Answer Book\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e answers these and more intriguing questions about people, places, events, government, and places of interest  It's an informative and fun look at the Badger State, people, history, and culture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eTerri Schlichenmeyer\u003c\/b\u003e is an award-winning, self-syndicated book reviewer. In addition to several columns written each week, she's contributed to several \u003ci\u003eUncle John's Bathroom Readers\u003c\/i\u003e and other trivia-type books. You can read Terri's book reviews in more than 200 newspapers and magazines throughout the world. 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