A color-illustrated overview of Nevada, covering its history, population, land, economy and commerce, politics and government, culture and lifestyle, notable people, and events and attractions. Also includes a time line, fast facts, and a further-reading list.
A pictorial introduction to Nevada, providing information about its early history, land, and resources, with a look at notable people, places, and events in the state.
Seventeen-year-old Pattyn, the eldest daughter in a large Mormon family, is sent to her aunt's Nevada ranch for the summer where she temporarily escapes her alcoholic, abusive father and finds love and acceptance, only to lose everything when she returns home.
Describes Nevada's location, land, cities, unique places, and history, and presents brief profiles of famous citizens, a time line, and a fact file that covers the state's nickname, motto, song, population, type of government, and official symbols.
In Nevada in 1861, a young Pony Express rider races for his life, pursued by seven Paiute warriors who are determined to drive white settlers out of their territory.
Northern Nevada teenagers Cara, Kendra, Sean, and Andre describe in their own voices their very different paths toward perfection and how their goals change when tragedy strikes.
