Northern Nevada Desert Songs: Songs About the Wildlife, Landscape and Recreation of the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area

Join Elizabeth Cadigan, 2017 Bureau of Land Management/Friends of Black Rock High Rock Artist in Resident, as she explores the wonders of the Northern Nevada Desert through song! “Northern Nevada Desert Songs” contains 10 songs that highlight the wildlife, history and recreational activities found within the Black Rock Desert-High Rock Canyon Emigrant Trails National Conservation Area. Each of the 10 songs have been written to be accompanied by the ukulele (Elizabeth’s favorite travel-sized string instrument) and includes information on what the song is about, suggestions on how to incorporate the song within a general music (or grade level) lesson and additional information on how you can learn more about the topic of each song. Enjoy the songs within this book? Check out the album! “Northern Nevada Desert Songs” is available for purchase at www.CDBABY.com

Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform; 1st edition (February 5, 2018)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 84 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 197375276X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1973752769
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7.7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.17 x 11.02 inches

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