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453 books match the query 'Wisconsin' and 7 start with v
Valiant Vel
Vel Phillips and the Fight for Fairness and EqualityJerrianne Hayslett
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2025
An illustrated biography of groundbreaking civil rights activist Vel Phillips for young readers
Fair housing advocate, civil rights champion, and civic leader Vel Phillips spent her life breaking barriers and fighting for justice for all people. As the first Black woman on the Milwaukee Common Council, Wisconsin’s first Black judge, and the first Black woman to win statewide office when she was elected secretary of state of Wisconsin, Phillips left a lasting legacy that has inspired generations to continue the fight for justice and equality.
Valiant Vel depicts Phillips’s captivating story for young readers in middle and high school—from her childhood experiences facing racial discrimination, to achieving her dream of becoming a lawyer, to her long career in politics and civil rights. In the 1960s, Phillips spearheaded a campaign to advocate for fair housing in Milwaukee, joining forces with the NAACP Youth Council and marching alongside other activists in the face of violent opposition. In 1968, Phillips’s persistence paid off when the Milwaukee Common Council passed a fair housing ordinance.
Beautifully illustrated with historic photographs and original artwork by Milwaukee artist Aaron Boyd, Valiant Vel makes an excellent addition to young readers’ bookshelves at school and at home. With an afterword by Phillips’s son, Michael, a glossary of terms, and sources for further research, this book provides a thorough look at an inspirational activist who dedicated her life to making the world a better place.
Vintage Wisconsin Gardens
A History of Home GardeningLee Somerville
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2011
The Wisconsin State Horticultural Society, established during the mid-nineteenth century, was the primary source of advice for home gardeners. Through carefully selected excerpts from WSHS articles, Somerville shares the excitement of these gardeners as they traded cultivation and design knowledge and explored the possibilities of their avocation. Women were frequent presenters at the WSHS annual meetings, and their voices resonate. Their writings, and those of their male colleagues, are a remarkable legacy we can draw on today—learning how Wisconsinites past created and enjoyed their gardens helps us appreciate our own. Filled with period and contemporary images, recommended plant lists, and garden layouts, Vintage Wisconsin Gardens will interest those curious about the history of the state’s cultural landscape and inspire readers to restore or reconstruct period gardens.
Voices and Votes Teacher's Guide
How Democracy Works in Wisconsin TGJon Kasparek and Bobbie Malone
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2006
Voices and Votes: How Democracy Works in Wisconsin; Teacher's Guide and Student Materials features several activities for each chapter to engage students in a more in-depth exploration of the book. These activities, designed for both individual and small groups, demand the use of higher-level thinking skills while integrating a wide range of learning styles, and all have culminating components that can be used for assessment. The guide also features easily reproducible student pages, including maps, charts, and interesting illustrations.
Voices and Votes
How Democracy Works in WisconsinJon Kasparek
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 2006
Voices & Votes: How Democracy Works in Wisconsin invites upper elementary school students to explore the intersection of American civics and Wisconsin history. This sixth and final book in the New Badger History series introduces students to the basic structures of American democracy, state government, and Wisconsin's road to statehood. The first seven chapters help students grasp how the three branches of government function at the federal, state, local, and tribal levels, while tying these structural notions to Wisconsin history. Students will learn that citizens' voices and votes help government evolve to meet ever-changing societal needs. The last chapter emphasizes how young people can actively engage in their communities to bring about positive change.
Voices and Votes
How Government Works in WisconsinWisconsin Historical Society Press, 2025
What are the different levels of government in Wisconsin? How are laws made? What is a political party? Who is allowed to vote in elections? How can citizens get involved in their communities?
These questions and many more are answered in this revised and updated edition of Voices and Votes, aimed at students in grades 3–5. Filled with color photos and illustrations—as well as diagrams, maps, and vocabulary words that make the material easy to absorb—this book explores:
- The fundamentals of federal, state, local, and Tribal government
- How Wisconsin’s constitution was created and how it has changed
- The way elections work and why voting matters
Readers will also find compelling examples of citizens from our state’s past who spoke up and worked to change laws and policies in order to improve their communities, including:
- Gaylord Nelson, who advocated for the environment as a state senator, member of Congress, and governor
- Vel Phillips, who helped expand housing opportunities as a member of Milwaukee’s city council
- Jesus Salas, who worked with state agencies to improve the lives of migrant farmworkers in Wisconsin
The book also offers contemporary stories of young people engaging with their communities, working to solve problems, and sharing their voices. This brilliantly updated edition of Voices and Votes will inspire a new generation of readers to understand and participate in our democracy.
Voices from Vietnam
Michael E. Stevens
Wisconsin Historical Society Press, 1996
An unforgettable collection of 174 letters and diary entries written by 92 wisconsin men and women who served in Vietnam. Includes a journal kept by Menasha native Frederic Flom on cigarette wrappers during his final 16 days of captivity — the only known diary smuggled out by a Vietnam prisoner of war.
Voices from the Heart of the Land
Rural Stories that Inspire CommunityRichard L. Cates Jr.
University of Wisconsin Press, 2008