Alamosa Public Library

"This book focuses on the history of the migrating settlers' interactions with Native American peoples in Colorado, particularly the ways that both groups affected the history and culture of each other"--Back cover frame.

From the scenic Rocky Mountains to the Pueblo cliff dwellings at Mesa Verde, there's lots to see and do in Colorado! Additional features include maps on each spread, state symbols, famous people, fact bubbles, and informative captions that highlight some of the things that make Colorado special. A table of contents, sources for further research, a phonetic glossary, and an index support readers and extend learning.

Presents information about the state of Colorado in an alphabetical arrangement.

"Covers the three branches of Colorado government, the roles of leaders and citizens in state government, the rights and responsibilities of citizens, and how the decisions of the state government affect local government and interact with federal laws"--

A guidebook explaining how to look at the amazing array of creatures living in Colorado, including coyotes, elk, mountain lions, eagles, and owls.

List of names by achievements: The arts (actor, television, director) -- Anthropologists -- Architects -- Artists (painters, sculptors) -- Banking and business -- Directors and managers -- Education -- Firefighters -- Judicial and legal -- Music -- Political and government -- Publishers, writers, journalists -- Science (medicine) -- Science (geology, engineering) -- Sports -- Volunteer activists.

Presents information about the state of Colorado, its nickname, motto, and emblems.

Introduces the geography, history, people, industries, and environmental concerns of the Rocky Mountain State.