New Mexico Author:Marc Simmons This popular fourth-grade-leel textbook introduces the young reader to New Mexico's past and present, beginning with its geography and covering the changes in the state's culture, society, and economy from earliest times until the present. Mindful that the student reading this book is probably learning about New Mexico history for the first tim... more »e, this volume's abundant illustrations and engaging text will spark and sustain readers' interest. New Mexico has been continuously settled for over 10,000 years, and this book is centered on the various cultural traditions contributed and blended over time by many groups of people. When students finish this book, they will better understand how different cultures shaped the way we live today as well as know major events and key people in New Mexico's development. A separate teachers guide, complete with lesson plans and instructional suggestions as well as student activities and exercises, accompanies the textbook.« less