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, $6.95)
The Ancient Cliff Dwellers of Mesa Verde  •  Caroline Arnold  •  Richard Hewett ARCHAEOLOGY •  2000 •  PAPER  • 64 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) Caroline Arnold recaps what we know about the Anasazi -- and what we don't know -- in this informative reference for kids. Color photographs depict archaeologists at work in the Four Corners region and some of the artifacts they've unearthed. Ages 9-12. (SWU105, $7.95)
Bagging Big Bugs  •  Boris Kondratieff  •  Whitney Cranshaw FIELD GUIDE •  1995 •  PAPER  • 336 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS A young naturalist's field guide to identifying and collecting insect marvels of the Rocky Mountain range, from southern Canada to New Mexico. The book includes much natural history and distribution information, as well as 250 illustrations (some photos, some line drawings). Ages 12 & up. (USW401, $16.95)
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)
Bryce Canyon National Park, A True Book  •  David Petersen REFERENCE •  1997 •  PAPER  • 48 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An informative, illustrated survey of the geography, history and natural features of Bryce Canyon, written for children 8 to 10. (SWU67, $6.95)
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)
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, $6.95)
The Desert is Theirs  •  Byrd Baylor  •  Peter Parnall LITERATURE •  1987 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) In his 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)
Downriver  •  Will Hobbs LITERATURE •  1996 •  PAPER  • 204 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS Ditching an outdoor survival program for troubled youth, eight teens embark on an unsupervised journey along the Colorado river and through the Grand Canyon. Full of mishaps and near disasters, this fast-paced story is written for readers 12 and up. (USW328, $6.99)
Exploring the Grand Canyon, Adventures of Yesterday and Today.  •  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)
The Magic of Spider Woman  •  Lois Duncan  •  Shonto Begay LITERATURE •  2000 •  PAPER  • 32 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A Navajo legend about weaving and moderation, illustrated and retold for children ages 4-8. In this legend Spider Woman, the world's first weaver, passes her knowledge on to a human, who weaves a beautiful blanket from the fibers of her own soul. (SWU97, $5.99)
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)
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)
Old Father Story Teller  •  Pablita Velarde LITERATURE •  1994 •  PAPER  • 54 PAGES • YOUNG READERS (Age 4-8) A collection of six Tewa Indian legends from a famous Native American artist, written down and illustrated for very young children. (USW317, $24.95)
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, $6.50)
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, $6.95)
Turtle Dream, Collected Stories from the Hopi, Navajo, Pueblo, and Havasupai People  •  Gerald Hausman  •  Sid Hausman LITERATURE •  1991 •  PAPER  • 112 PAGES • YOUNG ADULTS A collection of five stories, each depicting a young Native American's link to both the physical and spiritual worlds. For readers ages 12 and up. (USW161, $11.95)
What Makes the Grand Canyon Grand? The World's Most Awe-Inspiring Natural Wonders  •  Spencer Christian  •  Antonia Felix NATURAL HISTORY •  1998 •  PAPER  • 116 PAGES • MIDDLE READERS (Age 9-12) An entertaining grand tour of seven natural wonders of the world, for young scientists ages 9-12. Popular weather forecaster Spencer Christian explains the scientific principles behind the famous Grand Canyon, Mount Everest, Victoria Falls, Carlsbad Caverns, Giant Redwoods, Paricutin Volcano and the Nile River. With maps, illustrations and hands-on activities. Parents, get ready to be peppered with fascinating facts. (SWU05, $12.95)
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)