Discover a land of prairie dogs and prickly pears in this fascinating, easy-to-use guide to the natural history of the great Southwest.

This guidebook is organized into three easy-to-read sections: animals, plants, and the natural features of Alaska which is the largest and most varied of all the states in America. Entries in each section are listed alphabetically. This book contains fascinating factoids, line art drawings, and a state map along with entertainingly written entries. Whether you live in Alaska or are just passing through, you’ll discover a gold mine of nuggets, facts, and information that will give you a deeper understanding about everything you may encounter from reindeer, puffins, and Dall sheep to taiga, pingos, and fjords.

Books in the Outdoor Explorers series introduce children to the specific US regional plants, animals, landscape, weather, and geography through a fun nature hike. This book studies the Southwest (Arizona, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas). Bright, colorful pictures will keep children engaged as they learn about the great outdoors in the United States. Glossary, index, and bibliography are included.

This edition adds Las Vegas to its thorought coverage of Arizona, New Mexico and Utah, completing the circular desert route many visitors travel. It includes explanations of Native American arts and crafts, plus details on the region's spectacular national parks.

"Redrock Almanac: 50 vignettes" by Michael Engelhard with photos explaining flora, fauna, and geology, of the four corners area of CO, UT, AZ, NM.

Essays on desert animals.