American Indian Games
• Jay Miller
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1997 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A look at traditional games played by Native American children for elementary school children, featuring color photographs.
(SWU28, $9.75) |
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Animals Count in Grand Canyon National Park
• Donna Love
NATURAL HISTORY •
2009 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Published by the Grand Canyon Association, this delightful counting book stars a myriad of furry, feathered, stealthy, scaly, slithering and slippery creatures of the Grand Canyon and Desert Southwest.
(SWU469, $9.95) |
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Here Is the Southwestern Desert
• Anne Coe
• Madeleine Dunphy
FIELD GUIDE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
A poem celebrating the biodiversity of the Sonoran desert and the intricate relationships between living things. Accompanied by lovely paintings of its flora and fauna. Part of Dunphy's Web of Life series of illustrated ecosystems for ages 4-8.
(SWU252, $9.95) |
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Mule Train Mail
• Craig Brown
HISTORY •
2009 •
PAPER
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Neither rain, nor sleet, nor gloom of night will keep the postman from completing his rounds -- even if it is Anthony and his team of six mules on the celebrated and very steep trail into the Grand Canyon from the South Rim to Supai. Brown's marvelous introduction to the canyon and its lore for youngsters dramatizes the historic mail route in large watercolor illustrations and simple, direct text.
(SWU468, $7.95) |
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North American Desert Life Coloring Book
• Ruth Soffer
NATURAL HISTORY •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Featuring ready-to-color 40 illustrations of the Gila monster, kit fox, prairie dog and other animals as well as cactus and plants of the desert southwest.
(SWU230, $3.95) |
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One Day in the Desert
• Jean Craighead George
LITERATURE •
1996 •
PAPER
• 64 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
One in a series that includes the prairie, woods, tropical forest and Alpine tundra, this slim book for ages 7-10 dramatizes how a mountain lion, roadrunner, a coyote, a tortoise -- and the people of the Southwest -- cope with a blisteringly hot July day in the Sonoran desert.
(USW611, $4.99) |
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The Butterfly Dance
• Gerald Dawavendawa
LITERATURE •
2001 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
To bring rain to the parched land of the Southwest, a young Hopi girl and her family, part of the "Rabbit Clan," perform the "Butterfly Dance." This tale, which depicts the characters as animals in wonderful illustrations, is geared for young readers ages 4-8.
(SWU25, $14.95) |
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The Desert is Theirs
• Byrd Baylor
• Peter Parnall
LITERATURE •
1987 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
In her descriptive text, Byrd Baylor conjures the desert and its residents, both human and animal. With evocative watercolor illustrations by Peter Parnall. A Caldecott Honor Book.
(SWU106, $7.99) |
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When Clay Sings
• Bird Baylor
LITERATURE •
1987 •
PAPER
• 32 PAGES
• YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8)
Bird Baylor's book, first published in 1972, endures as a remarkable evocation of the southwestern landscape and its ancient inhabitants. Tom Bahti illustrated; ages 4-8.
(SWU103, $6.99) |
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Brighty of the Grand Canyon
• Marguerite Henry
• Wesley Dennis
LITERATURE •
1991 •
PAPER
• 224 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Originally published in 1953, this classic is based on the real-life adventures of a much-adored burro who lived at the Grand Canyon from around 1892 to 1922. This tale of murder captures the scenery of the Grand Canyon through the adventures of Brighty, who touched the lives of all those he met -- including Teddy Roosevelt. Written for readers ages 9-12.
(USW330, $5.99) |
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Children of Clay, A Family of Pueblo Potters
• Rina Swentzell
• Bill Steen
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1993 •
PAPER
• 40 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A Pueblo family finds, prepares and shapes clay, in this photo-essay on pottery traditions. Part of the "We Are Still Here" series for children 9-12.
(SWU24, $8.95) |
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Cliff-Hanger, A Mystery in Mesa Verde National Park
• Gloria Skurzynski
LITERATURE •
2007 •
PAPER
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Jack's mother is investigating a cougar attack at Mesa Verde in this installment fo the popular series, co-authored by science and mystery authors.
(USW522, $4.99) |
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Exploring the Grand Canyon
• Lynne Foster
NATURAL HISTORY •
1990 •
PAPER
• 150 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A vivid overview of the geology, history and wildlife of the Grand Canyon, for readers ages 9-12. The winner of an Award of Excellence from the National Park Service. Illustrated with photos and drawings, it also contains several activities such as Canyon crossword puzzles and "Fold a Raven" origami.
(SWU03, $15.95) |
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Grand Canyon, Tail of the Scorpion
• Mike Graf
MYSTERY •
2006 •
PAPER
• 94 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
In the Grand Canyon, the Parkers hike rim to rim, encountering scorpions, soaring temperatures, and the beauty and natural wonder of the Grand Canyon. Each book in this series teaches kids about the flora, fauna, history, and environment of the park through an adventure story. Second in the series.
(SWU288, $12.95) |
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Hidden Life of the Desert
• Thomas Wiewandt
NATURAL HISTORY •
2010 •
PAPER
• 96 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
Using neatly 100 full-color photographs, Wiewandt introduces young readers to many plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert home.
(USW648, $15.00) |
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Hoover Dam, A Wonders of the World Book
• Elizabeth Mann
HISTORY •
2006 •
PAPER
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An illustrated overview of the engineering, construction, and social history of the Hoover Dam. One in a growing series of Wonders of the World, geared for ages 9-12.
(USW545, $9.95) |
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In Search of the Grand Canyon
• Mary Ann Fraser
EXPLORATION •
1997 •
PAPER
• 80 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An account of John Wesley Powell's expedition down the Colorado River and the Grand Canyon in 1869, written for readers ages 9-12. With drawings and photographs.
(USW329, $12.95) |
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Kinaalda, A Navajo Girl Grows Up
• Monty Roessel
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1993 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
This children's book follows Celinda McKelvey, a 13-year-old Navajo girl, as she performs and celebrates Kinaalda, a traditional Navajo rite-of-passage ceremony. Clear color photographs and an informed text (the author is a Navajo), make this a helpful window in to the traditions of Native Americans and how they are practiced today, for middle school children.
(SWU23, $8.95) |
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Meet the Wild Southwest: Land of Hoodoos and Gila Monsters
• Susan J. Tweit
• Joyce Bergen
NATURAL HISTORY •
1995 •
PAPER
• 124 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A lively compendium of facts and trivia on the plants, animals, birds and bugs of the Southwest, for readers 9-12. It includes appendices of wildlife checklists, a list of the region's museums, cultural centers and other interesting places, and a glossary.
(SWU06, $14.95) |
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Navajo Long Walk, The Tragic Story of a Proud People's Forced March from Their Homeland
• Shonto Begay
• Joseph Bruchac
HISTORY •
2002 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A shameful chapter of American policy, the Navajos' forced relocation in the 1860s, is introduced to a new generation of readers in this handsomely illustrated history. Told from the Navajos' perspective, Bruchac recalls the treacherous 470-mile march to a desolate reservation in New Mexico in this oversized picture book for older readers. Bruchac also studies the events leading up to this relocation and its impact. The story comes to life with the acryilic paintings of Shonto Begay. Ages 9-12.
(SWU131, $18.95) |
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Sing Down the Moon
• Scott O'Dell
LITERATURE •
1998 •
PAPER
• 137 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
A historical novel about the forced migration of the Navajos from their homeland in Arizona to Fort Summer, New Mexico in the mid-1800s. The story is told through the experiences of 14-year-old Bright Morning and her friend Running Bird, who are captured from Canyon de Chelly by Spanish slavers. For readers ages 9-12, this book received the Newbery Honor Award.
(USW162, $6.99) |
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Songs from the Loom, A Navajo Girl Learns to Weave
• Monty Roessel
CULTURAL PORTRAIT •
1995 •
PAPER
• 48 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An introduction to Navajo weaving for children 9-12 and presented in the form of a photographic essay depicting the author's daughter learning the traditions of her ancestors. Part of the "We Are Still Here" series, this book also draws heavily from Navajo folklore.
(SWU22, $8.95) |
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Code Talker, A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two
• Joseph Bruchac
LITERATURE •
2006 •
PAPER
• 240 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
Ned Begay, a Navajo code talker who joined the U.S. Marines in World War II as a 16-year-old, tells his life story to his grandchildren in this touching, well-researched young adult novel. In measured prose, Ned describes using his native language to relay secret messages in the heat of battle, island-hopping in the South Pacific, and drawing on Navajo traditions to battle his fear and loneliness.
(USA354, $7.99) |
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Unsung Heroes of World War II, The Story of the Navajo Code Talkers
• Deanne Durrett
HISTORY •
2009 •
PAPER
• 136 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
This fascinating book tells the story of Navajo code talkers, whose key role in World War II was largely unknown until the declassification of their code language in 1969. With personal accounts of battles, historical photographs and background information on Navajo culture and American involvement in the war.
(WAR133, $14.95) |
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Ancient Pueblo, Archaeology Unlocks the Secrets of America's Past
• Anita Croy
ARCHAEOLOGY •
2007 •
HARD COVER
• 64 PAGES
• FAMILY
A captivating, illustrated overview of the Hohokam, Anasazi, Mogollon peoples of the four corner region for ages 10 and u. With hundreds of color photographs, maps, glossary and interviews, it's an excellent introduction to archaeology for the whole family.
(SWU290, $17.95) |
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The Wild West on 5 Bits a Day
• Joan Tapper
GUIDEBOOK •
2010 •
PAPER
• 160 PAGES
• FAMILY
A time-traveler's guide to exploring and surviving in the Wild West of 1880, including sites, saloons, gunfights, people to meet (like Buffalo Bill) and people to avoid (including Billy the Kid and Geronimo). Fun for the whole family!
(USW663, $18.95) |
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