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Rio Grande: From the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico

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By Peter Lourie
Publisher Boyds Mills Press
Rio Grande: From the Rocky Mountains to the Gulf of Mexico
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The Spanish called it the Rio Grande, the Great River. After the Mississippi and the Missouri Rivers, the Rio Grande is the third longest river in the United States. In its 1,885mile course to the sea and in the history that has unfolded on its banks, it is also one of North Americas most dramatic rivers.Peter Lourie explores the Rio Grande to discover what makes the Great River great. He follows it from its headwaters in Colorados snowcapped Rockies to the Gulf of Mexicos subtropical shores. His journey takes him into the territories of Billy the Kid and Pancho Villa. He visits an ancient Pueblo where he witnesses an annual feast day and corn dance. When the river becomes a 1,000mile border between Mexico and the United States, he accompanies the U.S. Border Patrol, then takes a whitewater rafting trip through desert canyons of Big Bend National Park. Finally, the authors journey ends with a dive into the warm waters of the Gulf.Here is the Rio Grande of history and legend, vividly brought to life through a lively and informative text, illustrated with fullcolor and archival photographs.

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4975 words4,975 words
48 pages48 pages
Lexile 1000LLexile 1000L
Grade 4 to 8Grade 4 to 8
Published 2000Published 2000

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9781563977060

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