Books in Watts Library: Geography series

Describes the history, traditions, and beliefs of the native people who were named the seventh-largest Indian group in the United States in 2000.

Discusses why and how the transcontinental railroad was built, including the competition between the railroad companies who built it.

Discusses the life and work of Jedediah Smith, an explorer of the American West and leader of mountain men.

Explores the history of guide dogs, service animals, and assistance dogs, and discusses the process of training them to help people who have physical disabilities.

Introduces various plants that use unusual defense mechanisms to survive.

Describes the discovery, explorations, atmosphere, orbit, and moons of the seventh planet from the sun, Uranus.

Examines archaeological excavations of the watercraft of ancient Native Americans and what the findings tell us about the daily life and culture of people who lived thousands of years ago.

Discusses the differences between rocks, minerals and gems, their formation and composition, how they are mined, and how they are used.

Examines the function of NASA and discusses its various space exploration programs and achievements.

Discusses different ways animals play and explores the significance of these activities.

Discusses the life and work of John C. Frâemont, an explorer of the American West.

Discusses non-native plants, such as the kudzu vine and the tree-of-heaven, which were imported from other countries and now pose a significant threat to the ecosystems of North America.