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[2016].
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"An important aspect of social studies is understanding how the events of the past affect the present day. This book looks at modern-day Colorado and the many people and cultures who call the Centennial State home. Accessible text, full color photographs, and relevant primary sources will help students use critical thinking to understand how Colorado's past creates its present and future"--Provided by the publisher.
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2016.
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"Many factors affect the development of cities including geography and natural resources, history, and culture. This book takes an in-depth look at some of Colorado's most important cities, their histories, why they are located where they are, and how their economies, industries, and populations have changed over time. Informative text, full color photographs, and primary source documents lead students in understanding how Colorado's major cities...
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2016.
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"This book considers the impact of early European explorers--including the Spanish conquistadors and French explorers of the 18th century--on what would one day become the state of Colorado. The book provides students with engaging text, full color photos, and supporting primary source documents to outline important explorers, as well as the natural resources like animal furs that made Colorado an attractive place for exploration and settlement"--Provided...
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2016.
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"From fur trading to gold mining to farming, Colorado's economy has often thrived on its rich natural resources. Through accessible text, full color images, and primary source documents, this book examines how the economy of Colorado has changed through its history, focusing on which goods and industries were important at which times. It will also consider the ways in which natural, human, and technological resources have had both positive and negative...
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"A number of fascinating men and women have shaped the history, culture, and even geography of Colorado. From Zebulon Pike and Chipeta to William Palmer and the 'unsinkable' Molly Brown, this book biographies some of Colorado's history-making men and women. Engaging text and full color photos help students understand how the contributions of Colorado's most famous citizens have shaped it into the state it is today"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Colorado has been inhabited by people for thousands of years from the earliest Ancient Pueblo peoples to more recent native peoples such as those of the Apache Nation, the Algonquian-speaking Arapaho and Cheyenne, and the Numic-speaking Comanche, Shoshone, and Ute. The book examines the history and culture of these peoples and how they were shaped by the state's geography and climate. It also looks at how native peoples were affected by the arrival...
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2016.
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"This book delves into the origins, structure, and functions of Colorado's system of government. It also looks at Colorado's place in the larger United States government. Through easy-to-follow text, full color images, and carefully chosen primary source documents, the book looks at the individuals and organizations responsible for shaping Colorado's government, while also explaining why a state government is important"--Provided by the publisher....
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[2016].
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"This book presents the beauty of Colorado in all its glory while examining how features like the majestic Rocky Mountains and powerful Colorado River have shaped the Centennial State. It explores how the regions of Colorado have defined the state and impacted where its major cities are located. The book provides not only fundamental geography and map skills but also helps students to use critical thinking and information literacy to understand how...
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2016.
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"The impact Colorado's natural resources have had on its development as a state cannot be overstated. This book looks at how mining and ranching have helped shape the history, culture, and people of the Centennial State. From the Gold Rush to modern-day agriculture, the book considers how economy, industry, and the environment have all affected and been affected by the presence of these resources"--Provided by the publisher.
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"Long before men walked in Colorado, the land that would one day become the Centennial State, was already beginning to take shape. This book investigates the natural history of Colorado from the formation of the Rocky Mountains to the earliest flora and fauna. Using easy-to-follow text and full color photographs of Colorado's majestic landscape, the book will also consider the ways Colorado's human inhabitants have shaped and changed the environment...
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2016.
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"Colorado's path from a territory to being annexed as the 38th state in the United States is an important part of the state's rich history. This book looks at the events leading up to Colorado's annexation, some of the reasons Colorado was made a state, and what life was like in the newly formed Centennial State in the late 19th century. Engaging and accessible text is coupled with full color photographs and primary source documents to give students...
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[2016].
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Few events have shaped the history, economy, and even geography of the state of Colorado quite like the Gold Rush. This book examines the events that led up to the discovery of gold, how the Gold Rush changed the cities and towns of Colorado, and the long-term effects on the state's environment and natural resources. The informative text, supported by full color images and primary source documents, provides not only a chronology of events, but also...
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[2016].
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"Being a Colorado citizen has many rewards, but it also comes with certain civic duties. This book analyzes the various rights, roles, and responsibilities of ethical citizenship. Students will consider the importance of laws and the reason they were created while also learning what skills are necessary to be involved in all levels of government. Using engaging text and full color photos, this resource provides valuable information to the next generation...