Discover Colorado
Its People, Places, and Times

Matthew Downey & Ty Bliss

Discover Colorado traces the state’s history from the time of the Paleo-Indians through the building of Denver International Airport. Revealing Colorado’s past as the result of different cultural contributions, Discover Colorado focuses on three: Native American, Spanish-American, and Anglo-American. With more than 150 photos, maps, timelines and drawings, Discover Colorado involves the student with active, colorful pages. Organized in six units of two chapters each, Discover Colorado highlights specially designed features in each chapter that will increase reading comprehension and understanding.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Chapter 1 Regions of Colorado

Chapter 2 Colorado Life Zones

Chapter 3 Early Hunters of Colorado

Chapter 4 Basketmakers and Pueblo Dwellers

Chapter 5 The Ute Indians

Chapter 6 The Plains Indians

Chapter 7 Pathfinders

Chapter 8 Hispanic Settlers

Chapter 9 Gold and Silver Miners

Chapter 10 Farmers and Ranchers

Chapter 11 Changing Times 1890-1941

Chapter 12 Recent Times 1941-2008

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210 pages $35.00 net price
ISBN 0-87108-292-6 student edition $35.00 net price
ISBN 0-87108-      teacher’s guide $50.00 net price