Long before men walked in Colorado, the land that would one day become the Centennial State, was already beginning to take shape. This book investigates the natural history of Colorado from the format
From fur trading to gold mining to farming, Colorado’s economy has often thrived on its rich natural resources. Through accessible text, full color images, and primary source documents, this book exam
This book delves into the origins, structure, and functions of Colorado’s system of government. It also looks at Colorado’s place in the larger United States government. Through easy-to-follow text, f
Few events have shaped the history, economy, and even geography of the state of Colorado quite like the Gold Rush. This book examines the events that led up to the discovery of gold, how the Gold Rush
Being a Colorado citizen has many rewards, but it also comes with certain civic duties. This book analyzes the various rights, roles, and responsibilities of ethical citizenship. Students will conside
An important aspect of social studies is understanding how the events of the past affect the present day. This book looks at modern-day Colorado and the many people and cultures who call the Centennia
Many factors affect the development of cities including geography and natural resources, history, and culture. This book takes an in-depth look at some of Colorado’s most important cities, their histo
The impact Colorado’s natural resources have had on its development as a state cannot be overstated. This book looks at how mining and ranching have helped shape the history, culture, and people of th
Colorado has been inhabited by people for thousands of years from the earliest Ancient Pueblo peoples to more recent native peoples such as those of the Apache Nation, the Algonquian-speaking Arapaho
Coloradans have always been trailblazers. It is no wonder that so many enterprising, innovative, and revolutionary thinkers have originated from or spent much of their lives in the Centennial State. T
