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Presents a brief biography of Zebulon Pike, soldier and explorer of the American west, provides information oh his childhood, his education, and his expeditions in the Rocky Mountains.

A blind wildlife sculptor pursues the truth when a major dealer in Native American art is murdered in Sante Fe, New Mexico.

Miguel and Ramon are sent to Abuelita Rosa in northern Arizona to help her and to learn responsibility after their grades drop; but when the old woman has to go to the hospital, the boys have to find some way to get back to Miguel's parents in New Mexico.

Presents volume five of an eight-volume collection on regional cultures of America and examines the traditions and history of the Southwest through narratives on Native Americans, architecture, Spanish influence, border music, and other areas that define the Southwestern states.

While Eva and her family prepare for her quincea?era, no one is paying attention to her younger sister, but when the dog gets out of the laundry room and steals Eva's sash, her little sister comes to the rescue.

Search for the hidden images in the pictures throughout the book, and learn about the American Indians and the wildlife of the area.

A brief history of the Texas War of Independence and the Mexican War, describing the efforts of Mexicans to preserve their nation from the power of the United States.

A brief history of Spanish exploration in the United States from 1600 to the 1760s.

Presents a comprehensive history of Spanish exploration in the Americas during the 1500s.

Describes the history of Spanish missions in the Old West and how they helped to shape the development of the region.