Join 50 fine-art photographers on a captivating tour of oregon's seven distinct regions. Size: 9 1/8" x 8 1/8".

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".

Frates presents 91 full-color photographs of this picturesque region of America that abuts the immense Pacific Ocean. The images convey the coast's beauty and moods, with landscapes large and small, as well as a selection of images from the impressive Coast Range. Intense, bright-orange sunsets are counterbalanced by tranquil, pastel-colored sunrises and misty, evocative panoramas. The region's unique lighthouses provide a focal point throughout the book. Sea lions, wildflowers, and unique rock formations round out the offerings.

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)