West Routt Library District

Discusses the geographical, historical, and cultural aspects of Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado, using maps, illustrated fact spreads, and other illustrated material to highlight the land, history, and people of each individual state.

Recreates in text and photographs the day-to-day life of a pioneer family living in a newly-formed Spanish settlement in the Southwest during the eighteenth century.

The daily life and customs of prehistoric southwest Indian tribes are retraced from the designs on the remains of their pottery.

Describes the history, daily activities, construction of dwellings, and special relationship to the land of the Pueblo Indians.

Explores the techniques used in building the enduring cliff dwellings, stone structures, and pueblos of the American Southwest.

Traces the brief and violent life of the outlaw who gained notoriety throughout the West.

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...

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.

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.