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Travels the Southwest region, including the deserts and canyons, rodeos, and Native cultures. The Regions of the U.S.A. series introduces young readers to the five regions of the United States with information on geography, history, government, economy, and culture. These five titles enhance readers' understanding of each region through lively text, fast facts, and appealing images and maps.
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This true story took place at the emergency farm-labor camp immortalized in Steinbeck's The Grapes of Wrath. Ostracized as "dumb Okies," the children of Dust Bowl migrant laborers went without school -- until Superintendent Leo Hart and 50 Okie kids built their own school in a nearby field.
5) Oklahoma
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"From spotting bison and other prairie animals at the Tallgrass Prairie Preserve to rooting for the Sooners football team at the University of Oklahoma, there's a lot to see and do in Oklahoma. This state lies in the South. Oklahoma introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places. Easy-to-read text, vivid images, and helpful back matter give readers a clear look at this subject. Features include a table of contents,...
6) Arizona
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Presents basic information about Arizona, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.
7) Oklahoma
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Presents basic information about Oklahoma, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.
8) Texas
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Presents basic information about Texas, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.
9) New Mexico
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Explore New Mexico in this comprehensive title! Informative, easy-to-read text and oversized photos showcase the beauty and diversity of this state. Readers learn about the state's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more! A Tour Book spread highlights kid-friendly things to do in New Mexico. Other features include a table of contents, fun facts, a timeline, regional and state maps, a facts page with vital...
10) The Southwest
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Discusses the Southwest region of the United States, including the history, landforms, and culture.
11) New Mexico
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From hiking along sand dunes at White Sands National Park to enjoy chile sauces and sopaipillas, there's a lot to see and do in New Mexico. This state lies in the Southwest. New Mexico introduces the state's history, geography, climate, economy, people, and places.
12) A desert year
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A study of the animals and plants found in the desert of America's southwest.
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Saddle up! Fresh from an extensive trip out West, naturalist Jim Arnosky returned to his drawing table bursting with scenes to paint and information to share. He evokes the excitement of seeing buffalo, horses, sandhill cranes, prairie dogs, rattlesnakes, and other amazing animals in their natural settings in some of the best paintings he's ever done.
14) I howl, I growl
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Describes the antics of animals of the Southwest in rhyme. On board pages.
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