Arizona

 ​ ​Inventions and Inventors Famous People Associated with AZ

ZANE GREY | THE AUTHOR by Billy and David

Zane Grey was a famous man that lived in Arizona and did many things. Zane has been remembered most for his famous creation of detective fiction; which revolutionized the world with series like Nancy Drew and Chet Gecko detective fiction series. This author wrote famous stories, for example Riders of the Purple Sage, Light of the Western Stars, and his famous The Lone Star Ranger. Some of his novels were also made into successful movies. Dr. Zane Grey in 1896 was a dentist who struggled with finances and emotions. He married Lina Roth (also known as Polly) in 1905 and lived a happy life. And still today he is remembered for his genius idea of detective fiction.

** Born in Wisconsin on June 8, 1867, Frank Lloyd Wright was a wonderful architect and inventor. One of Mr. Wright’s architectural techniques was to use geometric shapes in his buildings. He also used the resources around him to construct his buildings to make them blend into the environment. Some of Frank Wright’s masterpieces were: The Prairie House, Fallingwater, Usonian Houses, Taliesin West, and Taliesin. Taliesin West, located in western Arizona, is now a school for young adults who want to become architects. Wright received ** Gold Medal **awards from The Royal Institute of British Architects in 1941 and The American Institute of Architects in 1949. In 2000, Fallingwater was named “The Building of the 20th century”. Frank Lloyd Wright’s life ended April 9, 1959. Even though he died, thousands of his buildings are still here in the U.S. for tourists to see.**  ​
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 * ​Here is a powerpoint about Cesar Chavez created by Corbin, Hunter, Curt, and Shawn:**
 * ​Here is another powerpoint made by Leah and Kellie. It is about Ted DeGrazia. **

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 * Also, one more powerpoint created by James and Nick. It is about Joan Cooney. **



**A little bonus- a movie about the Grand Canyon, created by Andrew and Curt!**

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