Author: Suzanne Kita
Publisher: Kiva Publishing
ISBN: 9781885772268
Category : Juvenile Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 102
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A family visiting New Mexico's Bandelier National Monument is introduced to the life of the Anasazi and the mystery of their disappearance from this area. Includes puzzles and activities.
Author: Kyle Widner
Publisher: Anasazi of Chaco Canyon: The Greatest True Mys the Anasazi of Chaco Canyon: The Greatest True Myster
ISBN: 9780692740026
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Languages : en
Pages : 226
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Perhaps the most fascinating chapter in Southwest history is the tale of the mysterious, "vanished" Anasazi Indians. Their tremendous achievements can be found in many places, including the spectacular cliff dwellings of Mesa Verde National Park. But the crest of the Anasazi wave was in Chaco Canyon, a shallow, windswept wash in northwest New Mexico. Here, 1,000 years ago, strange and unexplained events unfolded; events which continue to intrigue scientists and visitors today. During the years 850-1150 AD, multi-story buildings comparable in size to the Roman Coliseum were constructed. Advanced astronomy, water works, and agriculture flourished. Exotic artifacts from Central America were traded over routes spanning thousands of miles. And after 300 years, they carefully sealed everything up, left, and never returned. The Anasazi of Chaco Canyon offers insight into the unknowns of the "Chaco Phenomenon," including the story of Kyle's journey of discovery. In addition, it draws on the latest research, personal experiences, and interpretations of oral traditions, leading the reader to a startling conclusion. Influenced by the writings of Edward Abbey and James Michener, Kyle Widner is a desert wanderer, amateur Anasazi ruins hunter, and internet business expert in his spare time. He lives in Boulder City, Nevada with his wife Jean, two golden retrievers, and two cats. This book is the companion guide to an educational video game and 3D computer simulation of Chaco Canyon for Mac and PC computers. Learn more at Shadowplay.com.
Author: Barry Baddock
Publisher: Hueber Verlag
ISBN: 9783190126590
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 296
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Category : Books
Languages : en
Pages : 592
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Author: Janet Hubbard-Brown
Publisher: Avon Books
ISBN: 9780380768455
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 100
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Describes the discovery of Anasazi cliff dwellings in southwestern Colorado in 1874 and the speculations which arose about the origins and eventual fate of this Native American people.
Author: Peter Lourie
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781590784754
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 48
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Presents, in text and photographs, a journey to Chaco Canton, New Mexico, examining ruins, culture, and theories of why the Anasazi abandoned the region.
Author: Frederick Ross
Publisher: FriesenPress
ISBN: 1525577077
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 318
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When an entire population of Anasazi people mysteriously vanish, it is up to a team of modern-day archaeologists to unlock the secret of their disappearance. The year is 1198 and Shadow Dancer looks down on his home in Chaco Canyon from his cliff-side perch. His future as a medicine man seems preordained, due to his six toes on each foot, giving him special status with his people. Working with his mentor, Grey Elk, Shadow Dancer has to pay his dues as an apprentice, learning about medicinal properties of local plants, and connecting to the natural and spiritual world that he inhabits. A romance is ignited when the lovely Spotted Deer surprises him on his perch one evening. When a mysterious coughing sickness begins to spread through the canyon, Shadow Dancer is in a race against time to save his young family. Eight hundred years later, archaeologist Rachel Thompson finds herself on a new adventure. Rachel and her pilot husband, Rolly Boudreau, head to New Mexico to join a team of fellow archaeologists who are looking into the mystery of the people from Chaco Canyon, who seem to have been essentially wiped from the face of the earth. Their efforts to uncover what happened to the Anasazi are hampered by a sniper, bent on stopping them from continuing their research. When two of the team members become sick with a severe illness, their quest to uncover the truth suddenly becomes much more deadly. In this sequel to A Deadly Thaw: The York Factory Connection, fans of Rachel Thompson will be enthralled with the suspense and incredible historical detail in Frederick Ross’s new novel.
Author: Gary C. Tarbert
Publisher:
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Category : Children's literature
Languages : en
Pages : 948
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Author: J. W. Hendron
Publisher: Good Press
ISBN:
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 118
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"Frijoles: A Hidden Valley in the New World," authored by J. W. Hendron and edited by Dorothy Thomas, sheds light on the historical significance of Frijoles Canyon in New Mexico. This book explores the cultural, archaeological, and natural treasures found in this hidden valley. Hendron's work provides a deep dive into the history and heritage of this unique location, offering readers a comprehensive understanding of the rich tapestry of life and civilizations that have thrived in Frijoles Canyon over the centuries.
Author: David Grant Noble
Publisher:
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Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 68
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Essays by noted archaeologists and historians that help give some insight into the Anasazi inhabitants and their way of life, along with useful information on the recurring patterns and motifs in the rock art, and photographs and descriptions of basketry, textiles, hides, wooden and bone implements, wild plant and animal foods from the cliff dwellings.
