David Beaton and his bride arrive in Dakota Territory in the 1880s to claim three hundred acres of grassland, and find themselves in a constant struggle against the forces of nature.
"Paleontologist Susan Hendrickson was excited when she found a few Tyrannosaurus Rex bones in South Dakota's Badlands. But after she and her team dug deeper, Susan realized she had discovered the largest and most complete T. rex skeleton ever found! The team named it Sue. Follow along on this graphic adventure based on a true story to discover the fossils from this giant dinosaur. Then, take a trip back in time to learn all about the creatures that lived alongside the T. rex and learn even more about paleontology"--Provided by publisher.
how Ruth Mason discovered fossils in her own backyard
Lyon, Julia
2021
"When prairie girl Ruth Mason finds strange rocks on her family land, she devotes her life to uncovering their source, leading to the discovery of thousands of dinosaur fossils"--Provided by publisher.
"Readers will explore the meaning behind Mount Rushmore, a sculpture that is located in the Black Hills region of South Dakota. This . . . book uses color images and . . . text to explain how this work of art came to be and why Mount Rushmore has become known as a . . . symbol of the United States"--Provided by publisher.
Tells the story of how Mount Rushmore, a gigantic sculpture of four American presidents in South Dakota, was conceived, developed, worked, and realized, and includes a chronology, glossary, and resources.
"This biography of Spotted Tail traces the life of the famous Lakota leader who expertly guided his people through a pivotal and tumultuous time in their nation's history as they fought and then negotiated with the United States government. Spotted Tail is remembered for his unique leadership style and deep love for his people. Today, a university is named in his honor"--Provided by publisher.
Did you know that President Franklin Roosevelt had a secret train station in New York City? Or that there's a hidden room inside Mount Rushmore? Unearth secrets about these monuments and more in this book about historical places!.
"Did you know that President Franklin Roosevelt had a secret train station in New York City? Or that there's a hidden room inside Mount Rushmore? Unearth secrets about these monuments and more in this book about historical places"--Provided by publisher.
