Archaeological research has shown the Cahuilla people have lived and thrived in the Palm Springs area for the past 350-500 years. The Cahuilla name for the area was "Se-Khi," which means "boiling water." Some think the name Palm Springs originated from early Spanish explorers who called the area as "La Palma de la Mano de Dios," which means "The Palm of God's hand". Written by award winning author, attorney and former teacher, Penelope Dyan, with photographs by John D. Weigand, this book lets kids glimpse a bit of what they can do when they go to this beautiful place, set way out in the desert. Once famous for being a get away destination for movie stars and the rich and famous, Palm Springs is now an affordable resort area where a kid can have some real fun! Enjoy this 'learn to read' book, and practice reading skills through word, repetition, word recognition and rhyme. The extra-large print and its size is perfect for carrying along in a kid's backpack. All that remains for you to do is to start 'heading out!' So enjoy your trip, whether it be through the pages of this book or in real life; and don't forget to watch the free music video (that goes along with this book) on the Bellissimavideo YouTube Channel!