God and Caesar is a critical analysis of the dangers of one minority wing of one religion subverting the political system to its beliefs to ensure political power. In his essay, Senator Hart outlines
This beautifully rendered collection of folktales embraces human diversity while pointing out the threads of commonality among a multitude of cultures.
Do goldfish hide? Are kittens left-handed? Do anolis lizards prefer mealworms or crickets?These and many other questions will be answered when students use the behavioral experiments found in this inn
Nature writer Mary Taylor Young's latest field guide will help you discover and learn more about Colorado's native reptiles and amphibians. Covering seventy-two species of turtles, toads, salamanders,
Collecting bugs provides children and teenagers an avenue to discover the diversity and beauty of nature as well as the methodology of science. Many local organizations, such as 4-H clubs, hold displa
In this small (7x8) book, Seattle-based artist Thom Ross presents his paintings of the saga of Wyatt Earp and the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral, which he regards as a motherlode of inspiration for image
Provides an assortment of information on nature including how to determine wind speed, the order in which trees change color in fall, what different sunset colors mean, and more
The history of water development . . . offers a particularly fine post for observing the astonishing and implausible workings of historical change and, in response, for cultivating an appropriate leve
"It is Pedersen's gift to be able to draw the reader into her world." —Front Street Reviews "[Pedersen's] wicked, sarcastic, dry, self-deprecating sense of humor won me over and I absolutely loved it
As a child, Aldo Leopold was always looking for adventures in nature. This led Leopold to become a forester, wildlife scientist, author, and ultimately one of the most well-known conservationists in A
In the fifth volume in this series, Etulain (U. of New Mexico) introduces nine biographical essays offering a balanced view of nine Native American and white military leaders of the Western frontier i
This handbook on storytelling techniques is loaded with creative ideas for science and natural history educators and interpreters. Story examples, photos, and tips inspire and instruct.
Before there was CSI and NCIS, there was a mild-mannered forensic scientist whose diligence would help solve the twentieth century's greatest crime. Arthur Koehler was called the Sherlock Holmes of hi
"In short, all good things are wild and free."?Henry David ThoreauIn Walking with Henry, award-winning illustrator and author Thomas Locker takes young readers on a journey into the wilderness with on
The fictional diaries of a family from the twenty-second century that discovers a time machine which takes them back through Earth's ancient past; with related activities, maps, bibliographies, and gl
"I have been painted and painted others with the deep blood-red earth paint, which is the symbol of life. We call this paint ma’etom, which is a derivative of the word for blood, ma’e. Ma’e, blood, is
Tracing three centuries of Ute Indian history, "The Utes Must Go!" chronicles the policies and incidents that led to the involuntary removal of the Ute Indians from Colorado, New Mexico, and Wyoming.
An in-depth look at the anti-globalization rallies in Seattle in November, 1999, examining philosophical, ethical, and economic causes. Thomas, a Washington State author, reproduces correspondence bet
Crisis has enveloped the 200,000 nationally and locally protected natural and cultural heritage sites around the world, as well as many thousands more at local levels. Heritage managers those who mana
For more than forty years, Willie Nelson has been a national treasure, creating a legacy that extends far beyond the scope of his music. He has mobilized support for the American farmer and has become
According to Vine Deloria Jr., Hank Adams is the most important Native American of the past sixty years. From his mediation of disputes between the US government and AIM in the 1970s to his key role i
In this entertaining and thought-provoking book, noted historian and musician Bobby Bridger explores the impact of Native American culture on the American psyche. The book also examines the impact of
Personal possessions tell a beautiful story of a person's life. Finding Peace, One Piece at a Time helps to capture and share these stories by providing tools for how to thin, repurpose, and redistrib
