James Barter
2) The Colorado
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 9.8 - AR Pts: 4
Description
Describes the course of the Colorado River, its impact on the land through which it flows and on the people living nearby, dams and canals used to harness the river's water, and controversies surrounding its use.
4) Alcatraz
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2000
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 10.3 - AR Pts: 5
Description
Discusses the history of California's Alcatraz Island, covering its use as a military prison, as a national maximum security facility, the lives of prisoners and guards, and its current status as a national park.