Explore the fascinating story behind of the great state of Colorado! This reader gives students an inside look at Colorado's rich history, from the time of early American Indians to the Colorado Gold Rush to today. Colorado's History Highlights: * Provides colorful, easy-to-read pages with images from throughout Colorado's history * Details Colorado's diverse beginnings as well as its thriving present * Offers four chapters that cover major events, people, and time periods in Colorado history * Includes a glossary, extension activity, guided reading questions, and other exciting features Colorado's History covers the early history of American Indians in Colorado through the exploration of the territory, its path to statehood, westward expansion, developments in technology, and other important events throughout the 20th and 21st centuries. With this informative and engaging book, Colorado educators can bring their state's history to life for each and every student. This reader combines vibrant pictures and illustrations with rich text to craft a detailed account of Colorado, from 14,000 years ago to modern times.