Mining and Ranching in Early Colorado: Boom and Bust, and Back Again

by Tyrone Alderman and Susan Meyer

The impact Colorado's natural resources have had on its development as a state cannot be overstated. This book looks at how mining and ranching have helped shape the history, culture, and people of the Centennial State. From the Gold Rush to modern-day agriculture, the book considers how economy, industry, and the environment have all affected and been affected by the presence of these resources.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1499414897
• ISBN13: 9781499414899
• Release Date: January 2016
• Publisher: PowerKids Press
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 8.3" x 10.7"
• Age Range: 8 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 3 to 6