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Relates the experiences of a late nineteenth-century pioneer family as they struggle to make a home in Spokan Falls, Washington Territory.

Describes the events leading up to the May 18, 1980, eruption of Mount St. Helens and the destruction that resulted. Also discusses the general characteristics of volcanoes, why and when they occur, how eruptions can be predicted, and some famous eruptions throughout history.

Chronicles the amazing story of how the "largest dam in the world" (at the time) was built on the mighty Columbia River in Washington State. When it was completed, it harnessed 20 billion kilowatt hours of electricity per year -- more power than a million locomotives could produce. Today it is the largest source of hydroelectric power in the U.S. - and the third largest in the world. The value of the electricity it produces each year exceeds $462MM....

An account of famous monsters including the one at Loch Ness in Scotland, the Yeti or Abominable Snowman of the Himalayas, and Bigfoot or Sasquatch of Canada and the Pacific Northwest.

A biography of the naturalist, geologist, inventor, adventurer, writer, and artist who gave up thoughts of engineering and medical school in favor of a life of exploring wilderness areas.

Examines the history, traditional lifestyle, and current situation of the Yakama peoples of the Columbia Plateau.

Born the runt of his litter and gambled away to a rusty old riverman, the Newfoundland pup Seaman doesn't imagine his life will be marked by any kind of glory-beyond chasing down rats. But when he meets Captain Meriwether Lewis, Seaman finds himself on a path that will make history. Lewis is just setting off on his landmark search for the Northwest Passage, and he takes Seaman along. Sharing the curiosity and strength of spirit of his new master,...