Las Animas - Bent County Library District

A guide to the Cold War that discusses its causes, the way it influenced American and Soviet relations, the effects it had on the economies of the United States and the Soviet Union, the events that led to the end of the Cold War, and other related topics.

The origins of Colorado place names offer insightful glimpses into the state's formative years. Emanuel Saltiel named his new community along the Arkansas River Cotopaxi, after a volcano in Ecuador. Rifle Creek and the town of Rifle earned their names thanks to a rifle left behind along the banks of the creek. Optimistic miners mistakenly believed Tarryall had an abundance of gold and thus named it as a place where prospectors could mine and tarry....

How much do you know about the Centennial State? There’s so much to learn about Colorado that even natives of the state don’t know! In this trivia book, you’ll learn about the state’s history, pop culture, inventions and so much more! In The Great Book of Colorado, you’ll find the answers to the following questions: How did Colorado get its name?, Why is it nicknamed the “Centennial State”?, Which patriotic song was written in the state?,...