Nevada

Overwhelmed by the spectacle of Las Vegas, the scope of the Hoover Dam or the import of the Nevada Nuclear Test Site, the quieter pieces of Nevada history often go unnoticed. Paying attention to the drama seems appropriate in a place with “Battle Born” embroidered into its flag. But it is okay to take a break and read about the Virginia and Truckee Railroad or revisit Reno’s heyday before diving back into an account of Area 51 or the Folies Bergere. Enjoy the full range of the Silver State’s heritage in this catalogue of Nevada history books.

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Virginia City and the Big Bonanza

The Wise Animal Handbook Nevada

$16.99

Wicked Virginia City

9781467144308

$21.99

Perched on the side of a mountain in the Nevada desert, Virginia City existed for one reason only: to make money. The mining frenzy of the mid-nineteenth century uncovered veins of precious metals that would be expressed in billions today, attracting the enterprising madam Cad Thompson, the charismatic highwayman Nickanora and a plethora of swindlers. Miners, flush with their wages, supported a healthy economy of gambling, drinking and prostitution and even launched a few political careers. Sam Clemens, who became Mark Twain while reporting for the Virginia City Territorial Enterprise, called it "the livest town that America had ever produced.'? Join author Peter B. Mires as he explores the seamy side of this quintessential mining boomtown.

Las Vegas:

9780738524160

$24.99

Whether known as "The Entertainment Capital of the World" or Sin City, Glitter Gulch or even "Lost Wages" Nevada, the dazzling city of Las Vegas has undergone incredible transformation-from ancient watering hole to Mormon fort, from whistle stop to mob-run profit center-to become the fastest-growing urban community in the nation. Home to nearly 1.5 million residents, a melting pot of races and cultures, this great metropolis boasts a thrilling history of vices and virtues but, above all, a steadfast and uncompromising spirit.

The Wise Animal Handbook Nevada

9780738528311

$16.99

Read-aloud time is about to get a lot more fun! The Nevada Wise Animal Handbook offers laugh-out-loud animal kingdom advice for kids of every age! Engaging animal photos entertain while charming read-aloud rhymes help jump-start conversations about practical life solutions. The Read Together/Do Together™ experience continues with pull out coloring pages in the back of the book featuring fun facts about special Silver State animals including the desert tortoise and desert bighorn sheep. Enjoy the opportunity to share your own practical wisdom with your favorite little one as you read-aloud… and laugh-aloud….again and again.