great basin

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Let's explore the Great Basin

2014
Describes the area of the United States known as the Great Basin, discussing its weather, landforms, waterways and more.

Desert between the mountains

Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the opening of the Great Basin, 1772-1869
1999

Chief Sarah

Sarah Winnemucca's fight for Indian rights
1990
Recounts the life story of the influential Paiute woman who fought for justice and a better life for her people.

Chief Sarah

Sarah Winnemucca's fight for Indian rights
1980
A biography of the Paiute Indian woman, scout, lecturer, author, educator, and lobbyist who has been called the Indian Joan of Arc because of her efforts to gain and protect the rights of her people.

Desert between the mountains

Mormons, miners, padres, mountain men, and the opening of the Great Basin, 1772-1869
1997
Tells the story of the settlers, travelers, natives, and others who came to live in the Great Basin area of the North American continent, beginning with the Spaniards in 1772 and continuing through the coming of the railroad in 1869.

The Great Basin Indians

daily life in the 1700s
2006
Presents a children's book for early readers that describes the social structure and traditions of the Great Basin Indians during the 1700s including their homes, clothing, food, and more.
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