 The Moon Saw It AllBy Nancy L. Young Ever wonder what animals do after dark? They dance the night away at a critter ball thrown for one and all in The Moon Saw It All! Through delightful poetry and creative imagery, little ones are transported to a fantastical world where crickets rub wings to a jitterbug dance, gila monsters swish to the monster-mash, centipedes tap while night hawks rap and quail tango at a moonlit bash. Read before bed, its gentle rhyming pattern and upbeat message cradle children like a loving hug. More Info  GQ GQ. Where are You?By Sharon I. Ritt Follow GQ, a curious Gambels quail as he leaves home to look for playmates and explore the Sonoran Desert of southern Arizona. GQ sees many interesting plants and animals on his journey, but soon decides the best place to be is home. A CD accompanies the book which features the author's narration of the story and a sing-along version as well. An illustrated non-fiction section details plants and animals that appear in the story. Activity ideas for home and school are also included. More Info  Nanisé, A Navajo Herbal:By Vernon O. Mayes and Barbara Bayless Lacy Nanisé, A Navajo Herbal, co-authored by Vernon O. Mayes and Barbara Bayless Lacy, details 100 plants that are found on the Navajo Reservation, providing the reader with the Navajo name for each plant as well as ways the Navajos used them in everyday life, whether for ceremonial, medicinal or household purposes - complete with illustrations. The 100 plants are some of the most common Reservation flora of over 1,500 species of wild, vascular plants, including ferns, horsetails, conifers and flowering species and were selected by the Navajo Health Authority, Ethnobotany Project staff and approved by the Navajo Medicine Men's Association. More Info  Arizona Color Me Wacky!By Michael Hagelberg, story by Lynda Exley & Conrad Storad Born out of the wildly successful Arizona Way Out West & Wacky, Arizona Color Me Wacky! features 32 pages of coloring fun. The accompanying text teaches children about the Grand Canyon State's unique animals, plants and insects. The delightful, yet scientifically correct illustrations were created by award-winning illustrator Michael Hagelberg. More Info  Arizona Way Out West & WittyBy Conrad J. Storad & Lynda Exley Library Edition In addition to true, but gross, humorous, interesting and wacky stories and facts, Arizona Way Out West & Wacky makes reading about Arizona's history fun through word searches, crossword puzzles, recipes, crafts and many other amusing activities. While Arizona Way Out West & Wacky solicits children to write and color on its pages, Witty: Library Edition, has reconfigured activities and word games with no coloring pages, and it?s formatted as a chapter book. It's ideal for libraries and schools, because its readers are entertained and educated, but not tempted to mark up the copy. Plus, it comes with a curriculum guide in the back of the book! More Info  Arizona Way Out West & WackyBy Conrad J. Storad and Lynda Exley In addition to true, but gross, humorous, interesting and wacky stories and facts, Arizona Way Out West & Wacky makes reading about Arizona's history fun through word searches, crossword puzzles, coloring pages, recipes, crafts and many other amusing activities. Finally, a history book kids will want to read! More Info  Addie SlaughterBy Susan L. Krueger, Ed.D. with Reba Wells Grandrud, Ph.D. Famous Sheriff John Slaughter's young daughter, Addie, bravely travels from Texas to the Arizona-Mexico border, settling on the 1800s Slaughter Ranch. Along the way, her mother dies; she narrowly escapes a stagecoach robbery and murder; an earthquake destroys the ranch; her father's earlobe is shot off; and she meets Geronimo. More Info  CheeryBy Dr. Elizabeth W. Davidson Cheery is a Chiricahua Leopard Frog. He starts as an egg in a pond, turns into a tadpole, and then into a frog. Dr. Elizabeth W. Davidson explains why Leopard Frogs and other amphibians might become extinct. Cheery: How a Lonely Frog Finds Friends tells children what can be done to save the frogs. More Info  Rattlesnake RulesBy Conrad J. Storad Conrad demystifies the world of rattlesnakes and introduces children to such topics as who, when, and what rattlesnakes eat. He shows readers why rattlesnakes have rattles and what it means if you hear one. You will learn how the snakes? forked tongues help them survive. The delightful and colorful illustrations of Nathaniel P. Jensen help bring the story alive. More Info  Dave Pratt, Behind the Mic:By Dave Pratt Dave Pratt, Behind the Mic: 30 Years in Radio is the life story of a small town boy who beat the odds to become the most prolific name in the history of Arizona radio. Over three decades, The Morning Mayor has been honored with over 100 awards, sold out arena and stadium concerts, topped ratings in three different formats, become one of the highest paid radio personalities in the nation, defeated cancer, and has raised millions of dollars for charity. More importantly, Dave has never forfeited his personal beliefs and has never sacrificed his personal character. The loyalty of his listeners and the love of his family have continued to be his driving force. More Info  GUNSMOKE: An American Institution on CDBy Ben Costello Fifty years of Gunsmoke - including bios, background stories and hundreds of photos - is now available on CD. Television buffs conveniently enjoy a ?greener? version of the 620-page book Gunsmoke: An American Institution by Ben Costello on their computer, where they can zoom photos or enlarge print for their reading pleasure. More InfoMore Info  GUNSMOKE: An American Institution, Paperback EditionBy Ben Costello After two successful print runs in hardcover and a CD, Ben Costello's Gunsmoke: An American Institution is finally available in a softbound format. The impressive book is chock full of hundreds of photos, bios and background stories of Miss Kitty, Marshal Matt Dillon, Doc Adams and all the Gunsmoke television show characters. For 20 years, Gunsmoke ruled the airwaves, and now western and television history buffs can relive the show's 635 episodes and millions of memories for less. More Info  Perfectly Amanda, Gunsmoke's Miss KittyBy Beckey Burgoyne Perfectly Amanda, Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty: To Dodge and Beyond provides a chronological look into Amanda Blake's life both on- and off-screen. As a fan of Gunsmoke's Miss Kitty, author Beckey Burgoyne was more than happy to take on the task of writing Blake's biography. However, this is more than just a typical biography. It?s a tale of strength, courage and compassion. It's the story of a legendary character that sparked a generation of women to challenge conventional views on the traditional roles they were expected to play in society. Blake's positive influence on young women can still be felt today. More Info  A Feather in the RainBy Alex Cord This classic tale of love and passion written by noted film and TV actor Alex Cord begins with a tragic incident from the author's own life. More Info  Legends in the KitchenBy compiled by Mrs. Howard Keel & Linda Foster Radke Legends in the Kitchen is chock full of delicious and unique recipes that make it possible for chefs and novice cooks alike to impress their friends and family with the very same dishes famous entertainers and dignitaries prepare and serve to their guests. More Info  Riding the Hollywood TrailBy Charlie LeSueur For more than 50 years, ?B? Westerns packed neighborhood theaters. Through extensive research and interviews with actors and their families, film historian Charlie LeSueur paints an all-encompassing portrait of this Western movie era with Riding the Hollywood Trail: Tales of the Silver Screen Cowboys. LeSueur brings Westerns and their cowboy stars to life! More Info  The Misadventures of a Roving CartoonistBy Tom Gill For nearly four decades, cartoonist Tom Gill brought to life the daring adventures of the Lone Ranger and his faithful sidekick Tonto. In his own words, Gill describes his remarkable life as a self-taught cartoonist who went on to draw some of the most famous comic books in American history. More Info  Lady LostBy Marge Graziano Imagery, wisdom and humor punctuate Marge Graziano?s personal account of an elaborate home restoration project she undertook unexpectedly but accomplished with pure heart and soul. When she was introduced to the 'Lady' of the Honeymoon Cottage, Marge never expected where this fantastic journey in historic Jerome, Arizona would lead. More Info  Billy the Kid and the Lincoln County WarBy Gayle Martin As Luke and his sister Jenny resume their summer vacation their mother plans a stop at the historic town of Lincoln, New Mexico. But when a thunderstorm begins to brew, Luke and Jenny realize things aren't what they seem. Suddenly they are swept back in time and find themselves face-to-face with the notorious Billy the Kid. The ghost of Paul, a young buffalo soldier who lived over a century ago, guides them on their journey as they experience the life and times of this mysterious young outlaw. Will Billy the Kid live up to his legend? More Info  Gunfight at the O.K. CorralBy Gayle Martin Luke and his sister Jenny aren't overly excited when they first learn of their mother's plan to take them to Tombstone, Arizona, as part of their vacation. That changes in a hurry when they are suddenly swept back to the 1880s and the famous gunfight at the O.K. Corral. The ghost of the Grand Hotel's handyman, a kindly gentleman by the name of Swamper, guides them through the events of that fateful time. Young readers are right there with Luke and Jenny as they learn firsthand the story of the Earp brothers and what led to the historic shootout. More Info  Riding With the James Gang
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More Info  Power's GardenBy Dianne Ebertt Beeaff Tragedy and triumph unfurl when a devout Mormon family hires a headstrong young widow during trying economic times. Two families-one Texan, one Mormon-develop an embattled but gripping relationship in the Arizona desert, while WWI rages abroad. Long-kept secrets unfold as they challenge tradition and ultimately learn to love. More Info  I Just AmBy Bryan Lambke and Tom Lambke Bryan Lambke was born in 1981 with Down syndrome, a disability that affects children in one of every 800-1,000 births. Bryan, with the help of his father Tom, has just authored I Just Am, a book that is both charming and disarming, one that offers an insight into his world. More InfoMore Info 
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