southwestern states

Presents a brief introduction to the Navajo Indians including information on their society, homes, food, clothing, crafts, and life today.

Explores the lifestyles of the Native American peoples who lived in the arid lands east of the Rocky Mountains before and after the arrival of Spanish and European settlers, discussing their rituals, social customs, and government, and including illustrations and photographs of the art, clothing, and traditions of various tribes.

When Marta ruins her homework and breaks her glasses, Grandmother soothes her with an ancient story and one of her delicious tortillas.

Introduces the history, geography, agriculture, and cultures of the southwestern United States and features regional foods with recipes.

Navajo tribal policeman Joe Leaphorn and Jim Chee attempt to unravel a web of tribal politics and murder.

Major southwestern artists whose works are avidly sought the world over are represented with full-color photographs and informative commentary.

A collection of stories in Spanish and English from the Hispanic Southwest.

Separate police investigations become closely related when it becomes clear that Henry Highhawk is wanted by others besides the police and is involved in more than grave robbing.

A retelling, in parallel English and Spanish text, of the traditional tale told in the Southwest and in Mexico of how the beautiful Maria became a ghost.

Discusses the disastrous drought in the United States during the 1930s which made a "dust bowl" out of a part of the Great Plains, causing great hardship to farmers.