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Recommended Reads for Family Travel to Arizona
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The Desert Is TheirsThe Desert Is Theirs by Byrd Baylor
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.63
The simple text and wonderful illustrations make this book about desert life ideal for children aged 3 to 6.
When Clay SingsWhen Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor
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An excellent introduction to archaeology for kids aged 4-8.
Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus (Bash, Barbara. Tree Tales.)Desert Giant: The World of the Saguaro Cactus (Bash, Barbara. Tree Tales.) by Barbara Bash
Buy new: $6.95 / Used from: $2.00
This informative and well illustrated book is ideal for kids aged 6-9.
Navajo Long Walk : Tragic Story Of A Proud Peoples Forced March From HomelandNavajo Long Walk : Tragic Story Of A Proud Peoples Forced March From Homeland by Joseph Bruchac
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Bruhac's sobering tale of the Navajo's forced relocation in 1863 is a great read for kids aged 8-12.
Billy the Kid: A NovelBilly the Kid: A Novel by Theodore Taylor
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While Taylor has altered history significantly this book about Billy the Kid is a fun read for kids 9-12.
Laughing Boy: A Navajo Love StoryLaughing Boy: A Navajo Love Story by Oliver La Farge
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This Pulitzer Prize winning novel is perfect for curious readers aged 10 & up.
Red GlassRed Glass by Laura Resau
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Red Glass is great read for kids aged 10-14 that enjoy adventure stories with a measure of current events.
DownriverDownriver by Will Hobbs
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This wilderness adventure is a true page turner. Ideal for kids aged 12 to 15.
Code Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War TwoCode Talker: A Novel About the Navajo Marines of World War Two by Joseph Bruchac
Buy new: $7.99 / Used from: $0.57
Joseph Bruchac (Paperback - Jul 6, 2006) A great read for boys and girls aged 12 to 15.
Ancient Puebloan Southwest (Case Studies in Early Societies)Ancient Puebloan Southwest (Case Studies in Early Societies) by John Kantner
Buy new: $27.35 / Used from: $15.00
A must read for older teens touring Arizona's archaeology sites.