southwestern states

The author chronicles the life, habitat, and habits of Utah's desert bighorn sheep, and describes how they nearly disappeared into extinction and their mysterious reappearance.

The author traces the life of William Bonney, alias Billy the Kid, and provides documentation that the outlaw was not killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett, but escaped and lived as William Henry Roberts until his death in 1950 at age ninety-one.

An anthology provides a glimpse into modern literature, including works by twenty-two Native American writers.

Introduces the first Spanish inhabitants of America, from why they came and daily life in the missions, to their affect on Native Americans.

In the nineteenth century, Ali the camel is separated from his mother in Egypt and sent to Texas, where he becomes part of the United States Camel Corps, but does not forget his longing for sand dunes and freedom.

A collection of essays and photographs about the desert country of the American Southwest.

While chasing Jackrabbit, Coyote and Badger come upon a cave filled with wondrous drawings.

Explores how the artwork of Native Americans who lived in pueblos in the Southwest reflected their beliefs, traditions, and history.

A wealthy rancher is so certain of the honesty of his foreman that he wagers his ranch.

Contains a history of the Navajo code talkers, Native Americans who devised codes using their native langauges that were used by the United States military in World War II and never broken.