west (u.s.)

"For every person who has experienced the beauty of the mountains and felt humbled by comparison . . . Take in John Muir's detailed observations of the sights, scents, sounds, and textures of Yosemite, Yellowstone, and forest reservations of the West. Be reminded (as Muir sagely puts), 'Wildness is a necessity; and that mountain parks and reservations are useful not only as fountains of timber and irrigating rivers, but as fountains of life.'"--Publisher.

A biography that presents the story of the lives of Sacagawea, and the explorers Lewis and Clark. Including how together they traveled eight thousand miles to the Pacific Ocean and back.

Explores how the Donner party survived their expedition.

The term "Wild West" brings to mind certain images: cowboys, settlers, gunfights, and outlaws. But the American West wasn't always as wild as popular images and stories often suggest, and its famous heroes were sometimes its villains (and vice versa). In this informative volume, young readers will learn facts that bust the myths of the Old West, bringing a more realistic and diverse angle to tales of cowboys and Indians repeated in books, TV shows, and movies throughout the years.

An introduction to cowboys, discussing what they are, what they do and more.

Hank the Cowdog, head of ranch security, bravely faces the dangers of Picket Canyon to unravel the mystery surrounding an unusual cat.

Explores the roles women played in the Old West, from teaching to farming, how they won the right to vote and more.

A blend of fact and fiction introduces readers to a period in the United States history known as the westward expansion.

"Steve Inskeep tells the riveting story of John and Jessie Fr?mont, the husband and wife team who in the 1800s were instrumental in the westward expansion of the United States, and thus became America's first great political couple John Fr?mont grew up amid family tragedy and shame. Born out of wedlock in 1813, he went to work at age thirteen to help support his family in Charleston, South Carolina"--Provided by publisher.

"This book looks at some of the myths, legends, and tall tales surrounding the Wild West and attempts to separate fact from fantasy"--Provided by publisher.