Books

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Title Authors Description OpenBook ID
Mountain town Mountain town Bonnie Geisert Describes a year in the present-day life of a mountain town that was founded when prospectors searching for gold arrived in the Rocky Mountains in the mid-nineteenth century. OL17315379W
A natural history of Trail Ridge Road A natural history of Trail Ridge Road Amy Law Trail Ridge Road, constructed from 1929-1932, travels through Rocky Mountain National Park and follows the ancient trail across Tombstone Ridge. It offers visitors breathtaking views and a privileged… OL22312897W
Zebulon Pike Zebulon Pike Robin S. Doak A biography profiling the life of explorer Zebulon Pike, describing his adventures and treks of the land west of the Mississippi River, known as the American West. Includes source notes and timeline. OL5703058W
The Rockies The Rockies David Sievert Lavender The author traces the range's history, focusing attention on the period that began in 1859, following the first gold strikes. He describes the men and movements, the growth of cities, the industrial … OL90322W
A mountain food chain A mountain food chain A. D. Tarbox "A look at a common food chain in the Rocky Mountains, introducing the ponderosa pine tree that starts the chain, the mountain lion that sits atop the chain, and various animals in between"-- OL9727966W