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Series
Pub. Date
[2023]
Description
"In this book, early fluent readers learn about the Southwest, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this region. A Take a Look! map highlights the region's location, while an additional infographic shows the region's top industries by state. Sidebars present interesting, supplementary information, and an At...
Author
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 4.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
"This is a fresh and exciting approach to learning the alphabet using the fascinating animals and spectacular places of the American Southwest. A delightful mix of fun and informative facts is combined with stunning photography. 'Now I know My ABCs' will never be the same again!"--Provided by publisher.
10) Southwest colors
Author
Pub. Date
2011
Description
Discover spicy reds, cool greens, and vibrant blues with each turn of the page. Nature photographer Gavriel Jecan and author Andrea Helman present "Southwest Colors" in all it blossoming and bountiful beauty. Mammals, insects, landscapes, plants, and birds all visually illustrate the bursts of color that are the Southwest. Jecan and Helman present stunning images and informative, engaging text for a broad age group.
Author
Pub. Date
2016.
Description
The Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo peoples are often part of the social studies curriculum. However, they aren't the only native groups that come from the American southwest! Readers are introduced to some of the largest groups of native peoples in the southwest while learning about the main ways native peoples lived, ate, and dressed in this region. Complemented by full-color photographs, historical images, and fun fact boxes, the main content includes...
Author
Pub. Date
2014.
Accelerated Reader
IL: LG - BL: 5.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
This book is an introduction to the Southwest region of the United States, describing the Rocky Mountains, Colorado River, Rio Grande, Los Angeles, cultures, Spanish missions, historical content, and tourist attractions.
Author
Pub. Date
2018.
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 4.1 - AR Pts: 1
Formats
Description
A ghostly face is appearing in the cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde. It has the visitors spooked! It's up to Scooby and Mystery Inc. to solve the case. Readers join the gang as they explore the cliff dwellings, learn about the ancient Anasazi who called these dwellings home, and use the clues to solve the mystery.
Author
Pub. Date
©1996
Description
Pictures inscribed and painted on stone are scattered thoroughout the landscape of the southwestern United States. Who drew these pictures so very long ago, and what do the images mean? Introduces young people to the beauty and mystery of rock art and suggests some answers to the intriguing puzzles it poses.
18) Billy the Kid
Author
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Examines the life and exploits of Billy the Kid, an infamous bandit of the Old West.
Author
Pub. Date
[2017]
Description
When Spanish explorers came to the Southwest region of the United States in the 1600s, they found over 20,000 American Indians already living in the region. These American Indians were part of many different nations. They had their own languages and cultures, and they had developed ways to survive in the desert landscape. Pueblo people lived in permanent villages made of adobe brick. The Hopi had fifty different ways to cook and eat corn. The Navajo...