From ghost towns to Native Americans to the state flower, author Phyllis Perry collected stories and ideas from all over Colorado in order to take a fresh approach to the state's history.

"Speaking Ill of the Dead: Jerks in Colorado History" features seventeen short profiles of notorious bad guys, perpetrators of mischief, visionary if misunderstood thinkers, and other colorful antiheroes from the history of the Centennial State. Phyllis J. Perry reveals the dark side of some well-known and even revered characters from Colorado's past -- both part-time Jerks and others who were Jerks through and through"--P. [4] of cover.

An introduction to the geography, natural and human resources, and history of Colorado.

A collection of vintage photographs tell the history of Rocky Mountain National Park.

Presents a variety of animals that hibernate.

An introduction to sailplaning, discussing the history and development of the activity and presenting information about pilot training, competitions, the design of the gliders, and the science behind soaring.

A color-illustrated historical overview of trains that also explains how trains work and presents a time line, a glossary, and a listing of related books and Web sites.

"Presents several science projects and science fair ideas dealing with ecology and environmental studies"--Provided by publisher.