prairie provinces

Text and twenty full color paintings describe a young boy's summers on the Canadian prairies during the 1930's.

As a storm threatens, a young boy who dreams of becoming a Mountie, rides across the prairie in search of his missing younger brother.

Vivid color illustrations and informational text present a "sampler" of life on the American prairie, covering the region's land, climate, people, wildlife, agriculture, mining, food, recreation, celebrations, and arts and crafts. Includes two recipes.

Explores the diverse ecosystem of the great grasslands of North America, and examines how Native Americans lived on the prairies many years ago and how people live there today.