A riparian area is a strip of green vegetation growing along the sides of a river or
stream. Riparian areas are important as homes for many animals and birds as well
as to stop erosion.

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There are 475 species of birds native to Arizona. Here are some to color!

Western Tanager

Roadrunner

Gambel's Quail

Anna's Hummingbird

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The Anasazi Indians lived in stone houses
like these in Arizona almost a thousand years ago. The Anasazi are gone now, but
you can still find their pottery. Anything you find should be left alone--it's the law!

Desert Bighorn Sheep were once an endangered species in Arizona.
Today they live on BLM lands and their herds are growing.

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Volunteers help the BLM. These volunteers are giving up their free time to
build a sheep guzzler for Desert Bighorn Sheep, so the sheep can drink water.

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There are 47 BLM wilderness areas in Arizona. Wilderness means an area of land
uncultivated and uninhabited by human beings, essentially in its natural state.

The symbol of the United States is the bald eagle. Arizona has a growing
population of these proud birds.

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The BLM offers wild horses and burros for adoption.
Could your family give one a home?

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The cactus wren is the Arizona state bird.
The state flower is the saguaro cactus blossom.

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Many different minerals are mined in Arizona such as uranium, copper, gold and
silver. A miner uses various methods to extract these minerals from the ground.

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Solve the maze by finding your way to the ore car.

START

Help keep the public lands clean. Pick up the litter!

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BLM rangers help people learn about the environment and the public lands.

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BLM lands have many uses.

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1. _________________________

3. _________________________

2. _________________________

Some desert animals are dangerous. Can you name these?

See inside back cover for answers.

The public lands provide a home for many wild animals like these.

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Bobcat

Javelina

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Pronghorn
Antelope

Kaibab
Squirrel

Ringtail Cat

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1. An early Indian tribe that lived in stone houses were the __________________.

2. Some of the minerals found in Arizona include _____________, _____________,

_______________and ________________.

3. In order to keep public lands clean, visitors must pick up _________________.

4. Arizona’s state bird is the __________________________.

5. Clay vessels ancient Indians made to hold food in are called ________________.

6. The government agency that takes care of the public lands is called the

_______________________________________________.

7. A person who uses various methods to get minerals out of the ground is a

___________________.

8. What bird is the symbol of the United States? It's a ______________________.

9. A bird native to Arizona and famous in cartoons is the _____________________.

10. The BLM offers these animals _________________ and _________________

for adoption.

11. A lot of work on BLM land is done by special people who give their free time.

They’re called __________________________.

12. Can you name some animals that live on public lands? ___________________,

_________________, ___________________, ____________________.

13. Curled horns identify the Desert ________________ Sheep.

14. Land that is in its natural state or setting is called _________________________.

15. This insect has a curled tail with a stinger on it and it is very poisonous.

It is called a ________________.

Answer the questions by filling in the blanks.

See inside back cover for answers.

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Find and circle the hidden words listed above. Words appear up-and-down and across.

See inside back cover for answers.

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An elk is hiding on this page. To find the elk, color each shape that has a dot.

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The Colorado River is a playground for Arizonans and visitors.

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Camping on BLM lands can be fun, but campers need to be extra careful with
campfires.

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Backcountry Byways are scenic routes around Arizona.

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Grazing is one of the multiple uses of public lands administered by the BLM.

ANSWERS

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1. Gila Monster
2. Scorpion
3. Rattlesnake

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1.

Anasazi (Pg. 3)

2.

uranium, copper, gold, silver (Pg. 10)

3.

litter (Pg.12)

4.

cactus wren (Pg. 9)

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pottery (Pg. 3)

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Bureau of Land Management (Pg. 5, 6, 13 and 14)

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miner (Pg. 10)

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bald eagle (Pg. 7)

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roadrunner (Pg. 2)

10. wild horses and burros (Pg. 8)
11. volunteers (Pg. 5)
12. Javelina, Bobcat, Kaibab Squirrel

Ringtail Cat, Pronghorn Antelope (Pg.16 & 17)

13. Bighorn (Pg. 4)
14. wilderness (Pg. 6)
15. scorpion (Pg 15)

Arizona State Office

222 North Central Avenue

Phoenix, AZ 85004-2203

[phone]

Arizona Strip Field Office

345 East Riverside Drive

St. George, UT 84790-9000

[phone]

Kingman Field Office

2475 Beverly Avenue

Kingman, AZ 86401-3629

[phone]

Lake Havasu Field Office

2610 Sweetwater Avenue

Lake Havasu City, AZ 86406-8594

[phone]

Phoenix Field Office

21605 N. 7th Ave.

Phoenix, AZ 85027-2099

[phone]

Safford Field Office

711 14th Avenue

Safford, AZ 85546-3321

[phone]

Tucson Field Office

12661 East Broadway

Tucson, AZ 85748-7208

[phone]

San Pedro Project Office

1763 Paseo Lan Luis

Sierra Visa, AZ 85635-4611

[phone]

Yuma Field Office

2555 East Gila Ridge Road

Yuma, AZ 85365-2240

[phone]

Dear Parents:

This book has been prepared to introduce

children to the Bureau of Land Management

(BLM). The BLM manages the public lands

under the principles of multiple use. These

uses include recreation, wildlife habitat,

wilderness, mineral exploration, grazing,

timber and much more.

We would like children to be aware of and

appreciate the variety of natural resources

that exist on public lands in Arizona. For

more information about opportunities on

public lands, please contact one of the

following offices:

BLM/AZ/GI-03/005