WASHINGTON

EXPLORE WASHINGTON'S BACKROADS: HIGHWAYS AND HOMETOWNS OF THE EVERGREEN STATE By John Deviny

With Stunning photographs and inspiring, often provocative, stories, "Exploring Washington's Backroads" takes you off the beaten path and into the colorful soul of the Evergreen State.

73 color photographs

17 color maps

80 pages

softcover

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)

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 

Most University of Washington fans have taken in a game or two at Husky Stadium or Hec Edmundson Pavilion. But only real fans know the full lineage of the school's "Quarterback U" reputation and can name the football stars who went on to be Hall of Fame players. 100 Things Washington Fans Should Know & Do Before They Die is the ultimate resource for true fans of the Washington Huskies. Whether you were there for every game of the 1991 championship season or are a more recent supporter of the team, these are the 100 things every fan needs to know and do in their lifetime. Huskies beat writer Adam Jude has collected every essential piece of UW knowledge and trivia, as well as must-do activities, and ranks them all from 1 to 100, providing an entertaining and easy-to-follow checklist as you progress on your way to fan superstardom.

Paperback

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

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) 

A bilingual geography and history book about Washington state. This book is a great resource for those learning Washington state history and need to learn either Spanish or English as the text is written in both languages. Suited for young adults. The layout allows readers to read both languages side by side. 

The textbook and accompanying Teachers Manual satisfy the Essential Academic Learning Requirements (EALRs) established by the State Board of Education.  

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2 gray whales swimming in the sea. 6 pink salmon fighting up the stream. 7 green hemlocks standing side by side. Numbers and colors are more fun in Washington! In this dynamic, colorful primer, young readers count from 1 to 10—learning colors along the way—as they discover the places, animals, and other wonderful things that make Washington so unique.

Old MacDonald had a farm . . . in Washington! In this delightful Washington twist on the familiar farm tune, the orca goes click click here, the goldfinch goes tweet tweet there, and everywhere’s there’s lots of Washington pride.

Row, row, row your boat . . . in Washington! The sights and scenery of Washington spring to life in this adorable twist on the favorite children's song.

From the creative vision of Merce Cunningham to the brave voice of Bernie Whitebear, Courageous People from Washington Who Changed the World is a young child's first introduction to the brave people from their home state who made a difference.

Simple text and adorable illustrations tell the contributions of more than a dozen courageous Washingtonians!

A 32-page hardcover picture book. It’s Easter morning and the littlest bunny in town has a big secret: he’s actually the Easter bunny! Read along as he hides eggs high and low throughout your town, with a final stop at your house! Story offers emotional connection and re-readability for younger readers and parents.

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.

Educators have long known about the positive effects that come from journaling. This log book is designed to help build the self-esteem of kids through creating something of their own—their own artwork, written observations—their own keepsake!

Inside are 58 log pages that gently guide kids to record their important observations, both written and drawn! A nature fact, game, experiment, craft, or way to help nature is included on each one!

14 Notes/Photos/Art pages to paste a photo, do more artwork, press a leaf or flower!

2 Quick Log pages to quickly see what you have logged in and when a Log Tips page for special hints on using this log.

Bring this log on your next outing! Play some games, do an experiment, make a craft! Write down what you see, draw it! Does it make a sound? Does it move? How many are there? Have fun, enjoy nature!. Author: Brandt, DeAnna.

The Cascade Range stretches over 700 miles from northern California to British Columbia. The mountain range is full of wildlife and volcanoes to explore, but watch where you step! The animals that live there are often hard to find-but not their poop! Join Emily, Michael, May, and their parents as they examine poop (scat) and footprints (tracks) to find out who pooped in the Cascades. By examining signs left by animals, the kids learn about animal behavior, diet, and identification. Who Pooped in the Cascades? is the perfect backpack companion for your trip to any part of the Cascades. Fun illustrations of the animals and their scat and tracks supplement the charming story, and a quick-reference chart at the back makes field identification a breeze.

Softbound.

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