Curious & Fascinating Facts: Michigan
Seiten
2026
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-64755-569-6 (ISBN)
Adventure Publications, Incorporated (Verlag)
978-1-64755-569-6 (ISBN)
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Get to know Michigan like never before with this collection of facts and stories that explore the state’s history and culture, including funny, weird, and wild moments.
If you think you know Michigan, think again! Of course, there are the Great Lakes, the Motor City, and the championship sports teams, but did you know that Michigan once had a self-proclaimed king living on an island in Lake Michigan? How about that Chrysler made 22,000 tanks for the war effort in World War II? Have you heard about fluorescent sodalite? It glows under an ultraviolet flashlight and is a sought-after find. Curious & Fascinating Facts: Michigan is your guide to everything you ever wanted to know about the Great Lakes State and plenty of information that you never knew you needed to know!
Written by Michigander Kathryn Houghton and packed with hundreds of facts—including the weird, wild, and wonderfully unexpected—this book is perfect for the campfire, road trips, family games, trivia night, or quiet reading time. It goes beyond a history lesson—it’s a journey through Michigan’s arts, culture, natural wonders, and so much more.
Test your knowledge with topics like these:
The invention that put the world on wheels
Wild encounters with animals—and monsters?
Maritime mysteries and shipwreck legends
Famous Michiganders, from movies to Motown
Whether you’re a proud resident or a visitor who loves quirky facts, prepare to explore Michigan—one fascinating fact at a time!
If you think you know Michigan, think again! Of course, there are the Great Lakes, the Motor City, and the championship sports teams, but did you know that Michigan once had a self-proclaimed king living on an island in Lake Michigan? How about that Chrysler made 22,000 tanks for the war effort in World War II? Have you heard about fluorescent sodalite? It glows under an ultraviolet flashlight and is a sought-after find. Curious & Fascinating Facts: Michigan is your guide to everything you ever wanted to know about the Great Lakes State and plenty of information that you never knew you needed to know!
Written by Michigander Kathryn Houghton and packed with hundreds of facts—including the weird, wild, and wonderfully unexpected—this book is perfect for the campfire, road trips, family games, trivia night, or quiet reading time. It goes beyond a history lesson—it’s a journey through Michigan’s arts, culture, natural wonders, and so much more.
Test your knowledge with topics like these:
The invention that put the world on wheels
Wild encounters with animals—and monsters?
Maritime mysteries and shipwreck legends
Famous Michiganders, from movies to Motown
Whether you’re a proud resident or a visitor who loves quirky facts, prepare to explore Michigan—one fascinating fact at a time!
Born and raised in mid-Michigan, Kathryn Houghton has spent most of her life in the Mitten State and can’t imagine living anywhere else. She teaches writing and editing at Michigan State University. She lives in Holt with her sister and three dogs.
At a Glance
State Symbols
History
Weather and Climate
Plants and Animals
Geography and Geology
The Great Lakes
Arts and Culture (and Sports)
Food and Drink
Strange Michigan
Michigan Stories
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 18.6.2026 |
|---|---|
| Zusatzinfo | Color photos and maps throughout |
| Verlagsort | Cambridge |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 127 x 203 mm |
| Themenwelt | Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Freizeit / Hobby ► Spielen / Raten |
| Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Geschichte / Politik ► Regional- / Landesgeschichte | |
| Schulbuch / Wörterbuch ► Lexikon / Chroniken | |
| Sozialwissenschaften | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-64755-569-8 / 1647555698 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-64755-569-6 / 9781647555696 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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Buch | Softcover (2024)
Edition Olms (Verlag)
CHF 26,90
