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UTAH & THE CANYON COUNTRY
For Kids
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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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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Utah
• P. J. Neri
GUIDEBOOK •
2008 •
PAPER
• 80 PAGES
• MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12)
An entry in the "From Sea to Shining Sea" series, this panorama of Utah's past and present helps young readers understand how the state fits into the mosaic of America's history. Graphic delights greet the eye with every turn of the page. Includes a reference section, maps, a glossary, and an index. Geared for grades 3 to 5.
(SWU287, $7.95) |
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Walker of Time
• Helen Hughes Vick
LITERATURE •
1993 •
PAPER
• 205 PAGES
• YOUNG ADULTS
Two Hopi teens travel back 750 years to their ancestral home, visiting the world of the Sinagua people. They discover that the Sinagua are threatened by drought and illness, and are in need of a leader to the fertile mesa of the Hopi. It's a well researched adventure, sensitively presenting the Hopi and Sinagua cultures. For young adults, ages 12-16. This is the second book in the second book in the series Walker's Journey Home. The third volume is Tag Against Time.
(USW160, $13.95) |
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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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