The Washington: A State of Contrasts, 2nd Edition - Textbook is more than an updated version of a best selling product. Rather, it is a complete re-imagining of the work to meet the demanding standards of the twenty-first century classroom. Whereas our first edition approached the history, geography, economy, and politics of Washington from a thematic viewpoint, the second edition takes a chronological approach focusing on the people of Washington.  

The primary objective is to describe the diverse people who live in Washington, where they came from and why, their contributions to our society and culture, and the contemporary activities in which they participate. As a result of this approach, a comprehensive picture of Washington emerges; one that appreciates the historical contributions of all peoples, accurately explains contemporary social, cultural, economic, and political activities, and provides proper context for Washington’s role in the larger American and global community.  

The second edition consists of 13 chapters, discussed in chronological order. It is written at a level appropriate for 7th -12th grade secondary students. To facilitate student comprehension, the layout of the book was designed to be more interactive. Thus new vignettes, color photographs, illustrations, diagrams, maps, and artwork were added. The free flowing layout engages student curiosity and supports the text. Overall, the changes have resulted in a superior product that meets and exceeds the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs). Furthermore, Directed Media Inc. consciously responds to feedback received from educators across the state.  

Product Details  

• Product:  Book (Textbook/Student Edition)
• Title:  Washington: A State of Contrasts
• Author:  Dale A. Lambert and Dustin W. Clark
• ISBN 10:  0-939688-34-4
• ISBN 13:  978-0-939688-34-0
• Publisher:  Directed Media Inc.
• Publication Date:  2008
• Edition:  Second
• Printed:  United States of America
• Material:  Hardbound
• Size:  8.5" (w) x 11.0" (h) x 1.0" (d)
• Weight:  4.0 lbs.
• Format:  Color with Black and White Photographs
• Number of Pages:  512
• Age Level:  Secondary (7th-12th Grade)  

Other Books by Dustin W. Clark  

• Washington: A State of Contrasts - Teachers Manual (2nd edition)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future (5th edition)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future - IRP/Manual (5th edition)

Other Books by Dale Lambert   

• Washington: Past and Present (1st edition)
• Washington: Past and Present - Teachers Manual (1st edition)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts (1st edition)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts - Teachers Manual (1st and 2nd editions)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future - IRP/Manual (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions) 

Little Washington presents 100 of the state’s tiniest towns. With populations under 3,500, these charming and unique locations dot the entire state―from Neah Bay along the Northwest coast to LaCrosse, a farming community in the eastern county of Whitman. With full-color photographs, fun facts, and fascinating details about every locale, it’s almost as if you’re walking down Main Street, waving hello to folks who know all of their neighbors.
The selected locations help readers to appreciate the broader history of small-town life in Washington. Yet each featured town boasts a distinct narrative, as unique as the citizens who call these places home. These residents are innovators, hard workers, and―most of all―good people. The locations range from quaint to historic, and they wonderfully represent the Evergreen State. Little Washington, written by Nicole Hardina, is for anyone who grew up in a small town and for everyone who takes pride in being called a Washingtonian.

The San Juan Islands of Washington state make up some of the country's most breath-taking scenery. Carved by glaciers of long ago, the islands consist of a rugged beachfront, thousand-foot deep channels, plentiful wildlife, and charming communities. In 77 color photographs, Charles Gurche creates a tribute to the islands that is picture perfect.

Softcover.

Rich, full-color landscape photographs made all around Washington's Olympic National Park make this an excellent souvenir or remembrance. Rainforest, Pacific beaches and their creatures, misty landscapes, rushing cascades - Randklev's camera has captured it all.

Softcover.

This Handy Guide covers all the best hikes, picnic spots, places to see wildlife, wildflowers, waterfalls, and more. Compiles by a former park ranger, with beautiful color photographs, locator maps and directions.

168 color photographs

2 black-and-white photographs

11 maps

164 pages

softcover

PUR perfect bound

5.5" x 8.5 "

This beautiful edition illustrates the grandeur of Mount Rainier and its surrounding environment. It introduces the men, women and children who pioneered the mountain from its western flanks to the agriculturaly-rich Yakima Valley... the Rainier Byways. 

Product Details  

• Product Type:  Book
• Title:  Rainier Byways: Visions, Truths & Myths
• Author:  Wilton Daniels
• Photography:  John Marshall
• ISBN 10:  0-939688-26-3
• Publisher:  Directed Media Inc.
• Publication Date:  1989
• Edition:  First
• Printed:  United States of America
• Material:  Paperback
• Size:  12.0" (w) x 9.0" (h) x 0.1" (d)
• Weight:  0.5 lbs.
• Format:  Full Color Photographs
• Number of Pages:  40
• Age Level:  Young Readers to Adult 

This limited collector's edition chronicles the ever popular Northwest resort town of Leavenworth. From summer to winter attractions it is a great guide for locals and visitors.

Material: Softbound
Format: Color | Black and White Photographs
Edition: Collector's Limited Edition

This limited collector's edition chronicles the ever popular Northwest resort town of Lake Chelan. From summer to winter attractions it is a great guide for locals and visitors.

Material: Softbound
Format: Color | Black and White Photographs
Edition: Collector's Limited Edition

Stunning photography of Oregon's wine valley Showcases work from 25 fine-art photographers Author well known photographer in Oregon region -A beautifully packaged gift book for the region's residents and visitors -Photos solicited and curated by a local photographer who is active in the arts scene Stretching from Portland to Eugene in Oregon, the fertile Willamette Valley is known for its pinot noir wines, farms, festivals, and charming small towns. Twenty fine-art photographers offer a collection of exquisite images from tulip and dahlia festivals to sunflower fields, waterfalls, and cultural hotspots such as McMinnville. The scenes will remind residents of the richness of this region and inspire visitors to experience it firsthand.

Barbara Tricarico 112 pp | 116 color images | Hard Cover

Seals, sea stacks, whales, and whitewater—oregon has 360 miles of some of the most untamed coastline in the world. From north to south, more than 30 fine-art photographers capture its best attributes and outdoor activities. Sumptuous images include the towering sea stacks at cannon beach and bandon beach, sandstone formations at shore acres, the giant sinkhole thor's well, and barking sea lions at gold beach, where the wild rogue river meets the sea.

Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".

Join more than 30 fine-art photographers on a tour of southern oregon's charming small towns, natural beauty, and thrilling outdoor activities. The umpqua valley's waterfalls, the emerald-blue illinois river, jacksonville's britt music festival, and world-class vineyards in the rogue and applegate valleys—southern oregon has something for everyone!

Size: 7 1/2" x 5 1/2".

The updated textbook is presented in a regional format, discussing the history of Washington, Oregon and Idaho. The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future, 5th Edition - Textbook, emphasizes the major geologic events, geographic aspects, historical trends, demographic patterns, cultural diversity, governmental organization, socioeconomic development, recreational opportunities, and environmental concerns for the Pacific Northwest region.

This textbook clearly fulfills the academic content and mandated requirements for high school graduation. It exceeds Washington's rigorous K-12 Social Studies EALR standards and benchmarks for Certificate of Mastery. Likewise this text meets the statewide adoption standards for Oregon and Idaho. Each chapter begins with a two-page format that emphasizes important items germane to the chapter: Current Issues Update, Keys to Understanding, and an Overview.

The book contains informative charts, detailed maps, special topic vignettes, biographical sketches, complete timelines, historic paintings, archival photos, 3-D graphs, and more than 400 vivid color photos of the Pacific Northwest. Also included for the student's educational benefit are challenging student activities, a comprehensive index, and an informative glossary of terms and key concepts.  

Product Details  

• Product:  Book (Textbook/Student Edition)
• Title:  The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future, 5th Edition - Textbook
• Author:  Dale A. Lambert
• ISBN 10:  0-939688-38-7
• ISBN 13:  978-0-939688-38-8
• Publisher:  Directed Media Inc.
• Publication Date:  2006
• Edition:  Fifth
• Printed:  United States of America
• Material:  Hardbound Book
• Size:  8.75" (w) x 11.25" (h) x 1.13" (d)
• Weight:  3.9 lbs.
• Format:  Color with Black and White Photographs
• Number of Pages:  512 Pages; 6 Units and 22 Chapters
• Age Level:  Secondary (7th-12th Grade)  

Other Books by Dustin Clark

• Washington: A State of Contrasts (2nd edition)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts - Teachers Manual (2nd edition)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future - IRP/Manual (5th edition)

Other Books by Dale Lambert  

• Washington: Past and Present (1st edition)
• Washington: Past and Present - Teachers Manual (1st edition)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts (1st and 2nd editions)
• Washington: A State of Contrasts - Teachers Manual (1st and 2nd editions)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future (1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th editions)
• The Pacific Northwest: Past, Present and Future - IRP/Manual (1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th editions) 

Introduce children to nature in the Midwest through fun activities and hands-on science projects. With 12 states, four distinct seasons, and a wide range of habitats, plants, and animals, the Midwest is a wonderful region for getting outside and discovering nature. There is so much to see and appreciate—even in your backyard or at a nearby park. Teach your children to love and protect the great outdoors. This workbook by naturalist Brett Ortler features more than 20 simple, fun introductions to astronomy, birds, geology, and more. Plus, over a dozen activities help kids to make hypotheses, experiment, and observe. The 19 hands-on science projects—such as raising native caterpillars, making mushroom spore prints, and attracting moths with an ultraviolet light—put students in control of their own learning! You never know what your children will uncover in their outdoor classroom. Every day is a little treasure hunt.
Weight: 12.8 ounces.

From the brisk waters of Seattle to the earthy mushrooms of Portland, author Darrin Nordahl takes us on a journey to expand our palates with the local flavors of the beautiful Pacific Northwest. There are a multitude of indigenous fruits, vegetables, mushrooms, and seafood waiting to be rediscovered in the luscious PNW. Eating the Pacific Northwest looks at the unique foods that are indigenous to the region including salmon, truffles, and of course, geoduck, among others. Festivals featured include the Oregon Truffle Festival and Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival, and there are recipes for every ingredient, including Buttermilk Fried Oysters and Nootka Roses and Salmonberries. Nordahl also discusses some of the larger agricultural, political, and ecological issues that prevent these wild, and arguably tastier foods, from reaching our table.

Hardbound

For a fresh take on fabulous food, sample these irresistible dishes: Blueberry Morning Glories with Warm Blueberry Sauce, Crispy Fried Walla Walla Sweet Onions, Cherry Chipotle Short Ribs, Northwest Fish Tacos, and Theo Chocolate Ganache Cake. Featuring 120 recipes from 68 of the Evergreen State's best restaurants, bistros, cafes, lodges, and bed-and-breakfasts, A Taste of Washington includes classic Northwest fare as well as flavor fusions of global cuisines. (Hard Cover)