The Medicine Bow Mountain Range is in southeastern Wyoming, and this book gives a very good chronological history of this area. The authors begin with the earliest known evidence of man inhabiting this area, then move on to talk about how the Indians,fur trappers and mountain men influenced this part of the west. William Ashley paved the way for the Overland Trail, Jim Bridger helped to explore this region and John Fremont mapped this part of the west. Chapters on the logging, mining and grazing industries are also very interesting. The railroad had a major fundamental part in the development of this area. The authors also talk about the Medicine Bow National Forest and how till this day, it is still trying to be a land for multiple use. I really enjoyed this book, there is a lot of history here.

Dennis Knight's "Mountains and Plains" fills a surprisingly open niche- a guide that explains how whole ecosystems work. This invaluable reference is nicely organized according to recognizable ecosystems (shortgrass plains, sagebrush steppe, riparian forest, montane woodlands, high-country conifers, and alpine zones), and describes not only who lives there, but why they live there, and how all of these parts fit together. "Mountains and Plains" is a perfect marriage of scientific ecology and natural history, and is one of the most valuable references on my professional bookshelf. Knight's insights have proven equally valuable throughout the Central Rocky Mountains, from Montana to northern New Mexico.

If you want to catalog flowers and birds, pick up a field guide. If you want to understand Rocky Mountain landscapes, pick up "Mountains and Plains."

The Northern Rockies Ecosystem Protection Act (NREPA) was developed in response to federal government spending on land management that was jeopardizing the existence of numerous species in the Rocky Mountain region from Yellowstone to Glacier National Parks. It quickly gained the support of over 800 independent businesses, conservation groups, and Native American religious groups.

NREPA has earned bipartisan political support. Members of both major political parties are sponsors who have introduced NREPA in the US House of Representatives. Former president Jimmy Carter has endorsed it. So has political columnist James Kilpatrick, and Pulitzer prize-winning poet Gary Snyder. Numerous scientists including the Craighead family, famed for its grizzly bear research, support NREPA for its promising potential to cut risk of extinction of the grizzly bears of Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks.

Despite bipartisan political support and scientific support for NREPA, political opposition from wealthy industries has stalled its passage through Congress. The oil-gas, mining, logging, and motorsports industries want access to the acreage that NREPA would protect for a wide variety of other economic and environmental purposes. But a growing base of support across America is putting pressure on politicians to listen to the grassroots instead of the mighty lobbyists. Wilderness and many species of wildlife are rare in America nowadays, and NREPA will make sure they don't disappear. This is an excellent piece of wildlife legislation, and an example of how pioneering legislation of this kind should be written.

If you enjoy true out door stories that will put you on the floor with laughter, this is the book to read. Old Joe and Vic together make the memories come true on paper,you'll love the stories they tell. I have a signed copy handed down from my grandfather, Its one of my most treasured possessions. I would strongly recomend this book to any one who needs a great laugh. Once you pick it up you will have a terrible hard time putting it down. Its one you can read several times and roll with laughter again and again.

Written by one of the best researchers of women's history, this easy-to-read book gives the accounts of women prisoners at the Wyoming penitentiaries. Each chapter is like enjoying a small part of a home-made snack, and the more you have of it, the more you want to have. Colorful writing style by this Wyoming author who is well-known among western writers.

Most teachers and administrators in today's schools are worried sick about what's happening to alienated students and wondering what they can do to affect positive changes. Sheryl Lain's book gives some easy, clear directives and should be a "must read" for them. As Adam, one of Lain's students, says, "If there was more love in the real world like in here, I think there would be a lot less crime and violence." 'Here' refers to Lain's class where each individual is prized and encouraged to embrace the larger picture which includes everyone else. Lain creates vivid pictures of real kids--and as she often shares with them what she writes about them, the reader sees some of these students begin to change. The students, likewise, are encouraged to give to their peers through writing. The author maintains, "Writing connects people" --and with all this writing and sharing comes unity. But it's more than a book about teaching writing and reading and inspiring lively discussions. We get intimate insights into the types of children who make up a school. We meet the anarchist kid, the homeless boy, the girl who's held in too-tight restraints by her anal-retentive father, the kid who's been moved around too often, the one who's seen terrible violence in the home, the happy kid who extends his attitude to everyone, the shy girl who winds up inviting the entire class to a party--and many, many more. Though most of the students wind up changing for the better, the author pulls no punches, does not 'sugar-coat'. There's the kid on the parking lot who calls Lain "Bitch." She lets him know how this felt, handing him a poem which says in part: "Before my brain registered the insult / I'd smiled at you/ in greeting/ Now your sunglasses mirror/ my crooked smile/ slipping sideways down my face." We don't know if this kid changed or not, but at least he read the poem. I think all teachers, even those not involved in language arts, should read this book. Just as Lain is able to change the minds of some of her students, I believe strongly that this book can change the minds and hearts of some adults.

An excellent book, covering everything from the history of this rare species, its decline, the reasons for its near-extinction, its biology, and the ongoing recovery program. I recommend this book to anybody interested in black-footed ferrets or any endangered species recovery. The book is written in layman's terms without being overly simple in explanation with plenty of pictures and drawings to make it more interesting. A great addition to any library!

This is a great book if you grew up in the West and love historical onfo. about the cowboy life. It is a true story. My uncle had it read in about 2 days!!!

This book offers a great combination of high interest events, suspense, emotion, friendship, and lessons about accepting others. Despite his friends' persuasion, Chad is able to do the right thing, to be his own person, and show that friendship can be found in unlikely places. The setting is Wyoming Territory, 1890, but the theme of this story is timeless. Well-developed characters carry the story through the unforgettable ending!

This is a concise very well presented book. It is informative, excellent photography and very well written