Dive into the fascinating culture of the southwestern United States! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers describes how the Southwest embraces its rich American Indian, Spanish, and Mexican heritages. The Southwest 6-Pack • Covers the geography, history, economics, and civics of the southwestern states • Excites students with vibrant images and maps • Incorporates both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of The Southwest and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction From ancient pueblos to the Old West to today, the Southwest is a region steeped in history and culture. This teacher-approved 6-pack of books gives students the chance to explore the lives of people from the southwestern United States, including the diverse history of native peoples in the region. With thoughtful grade-level text and plenty of engaging text features, this Around the United States 6-pack brings the beauty of the Southwest to life for students. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

The Southwest boasts some of the most beautiful landscapes in the United States. It is a fast-growing region with a growing economy, and yet it still holds onto its Native American, Hispanic, and Wild West roots. Native American traditions of pottery-making, weaving, and architecture still color the region’s culture. People come from all over to enjoy its arts, food, and amazing canyons, deserts, and mountains. Readers will explore the region through in-depth text, a full-spread map that highlights the region’s major cities and landmarks, and writing prompts and sidebars that connect the text to the Common Core.

The culture of the American Southwest blends Native American, Spanish, and Mexican traditions with a dash of US spice—and not just in the food! Readers will take a road trip across this unique US region through colorful photographs and cool destination recommendations. An introduction to the major geographic features and the region's big, bustling cities will engage readers as well as augment information learned in the classroom. Fact boxes add even more exciting trivia about one of the fastest-growing US regions!

Describes the Southwestern region of the United States, including the geography, weather, local animals, native peoples, and history of the region.

A guidebook to the Southwest, with sections on its Indians, birds, reptiles, insects, mammals, plants, and geology. Includes suggested tours, and a section on "Places to see and things to visit" gives, along with descriptive information, notes on accommodations and routes.

With around 100 snake species, ranging from the harmless garter snake to the deadly rattlesnake, the Southwest is both a snake’s and a snake lover’s paradise. Curious readers will learn all about what’s slithering through the mountains and deserts of the region and exactly why the Southwest and West Coast are such a good habitat for these cold-blooded creatures.