Wyoming
The United States: Past and Present
Rich in both natural beauty and natural resources, Wyoming is home to such marvels as the Teton, Big Horn, and Sierra Madre Mountains, the Powder and Bighorn Rivers, and the Yellowstone, Devil's Tower, Grand Teton, and Bridger-Teton National Parks. In between the majestic mountains and rushing rivers lies some of the nation's best grazing land, making the state a haven for cattle ranchers. Wyoming is so varied that it also contains prairies, sagebrush steppes, desert scrubland, coniferous and deciduous forests, and even alpine tundra. First explored by fur trappers, who soon yielded to gold rushers, ranchers, and cowboys, Wyoming has long preserved its rugged individualistic streak, fostering the independent-minded who sought only to make a living without being bothered or confined by anyone or anything. That spirit still flourishes today, making Wyoming one of the most fascinating states in the Union, one that is still very much on the frontier of still-Wild West. This book brings the state to vivid life, in all its unique detail and rugged spirit.
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Series Review: United States: Past and Present"Unlike other elementary series available on states, this provides information on more advanced topics, such as proposing and passing state laws, and candid facts about Indian removal...RECOMMENDED."
--Library Media Connection
Series Review:
"These attractive overviews cover the geography, history, government, economy, and famous people in each state. Each section features a "Past and Present" page, giving history and current importance of special-interest topics, like the Indy 500 or the life of Johnny Appleseed...The writing is clear, and facts are plainly stated--a boon for students working on reports. Good-quality photos, portraits, and relevant paintings illustrate the texts. Back batter encourages further research into recent books and a variety of Web sites that can be accessed through a publisher's link. These volumes compare favorably to Ann Heinrich's Tennessee and Indiana (both Compass Point, 2003). Good selections for libraries updating their state-books collections."
--School Library Journal
Series Review:
"Combining information about history, geography, culture, and political structure in an attractive format, these books are divided into five chapters that discuss the state's land, history, government, economy, and famous natives. The "Past and Present" component is provided through numerous sidebars that connect the history and current status of a wide array of topics, such as natural resources, agriculture, industry, and environmental issues that are important to an understanding of the place... These titles will give students both basic report information and an interesting perspective on how a state's past affects its present."
--Mary Mueller, Rolla Junior High School, MO, School Library Journal
