southwestern states

Edward and Nathan, two Navajo stepbrothers, work with a young water monster named Dew to confront their past and save the world from a monstrous, enormous Enemy that is stealing water from all of the Navajo Nation.

Provides an introduction to the history, contemporary tribal affairs, arts, and cultural and social characteristics that set apart each Indian group in the Southwest.

"The southwest tribes include the Apache, Navajo, and Pueblo. These tribes are known for their art, architecture, and fierceness in battle . . . captures the richness of these tribes' cultures and provides an in-depth look at the warriors and wars that shaped them"--Provided by publisher.

Sarah Jac Crow and James Holt fall in love, but working in the endless fields of a drought-stricken Southwest in the near future, they must hide their love from those who would use it against them. Quietly, they save money for a house on the coast--then, tragedy sends them both on the run to another ranch, possibly cursed, where the balance of their lives tilts and their love may have a higher price than they ever imagined.

The Critter Kids visit the desert reservation of Coyote Canyon, where all the highly prized golden eagle eggs have disappeared from the preserve, and work to find if weasels and coyotes are to blame or a mysterious thief is stealing them.

A history of the life, adventures, and death of William H. Bonney, better known as Billy the Kid, written by Sheriff Pat Garrett, the man responsible for killing the outlaw in 1881.

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.

Describes mission life during the Spanish colonial period in the southwestern United States, the plight of Native Americans and Roman Catholic missionaries, and Spanish missions today.

"On a train tour of the Southwest, someone is bringing the lawless days of the Old West to life! Can you help the Aldens figure out who is behind the trouble? In this interactive, choose-your-path mystery, readers will help the Boxcar Children make decisions that will either solve the mystery or lead to the end of the line"--Provided by publisher.

Describes the plight of the migrant workers who traveled from the Dust Bowl to California during the Depression and were forced to live in a federal labor camp and discusses the school that was built for their children.