west (u.s.)

Explores U.S. expansion during the 1800's, covering the Louisiana Purchase, Lewis and Clark, the displacement of Native Americans, the settlement of Texas, the Oregon Trail, and the Mexican-American War.

Provides a cultural and historical context for the development of the United States from 1846 to 1860, and includes Manifest Destiny, war with Mexico, why people moved west, life on the Oregon Trail, the railroad across the continent, and more. Includes audio, videos, activities, weblinks, slideshows, transparencies, maps, quizzes, and supplementary resources.

The West contains at least a part of every single desert in the United States. It includes both the most populated and the least populated states in the nation.

Includes essays on events, publications, lifestyles and individuals important to various eras in U.S. history.

"The story is supposed to be over. Simon Snow did everything he was supposed to do. He beat the villain. He won the war. He even fell in love. Now comes the good part, right? Now comes the happily ever after... So why can't Simon Snow get off the couch? What he needs, according to his best friend, is a change of scenery. He just needs to see himself in a new light... That's how Simon and Penny and Baz end up in a vintage convertible, tearing across the American West. They find trouble, of course. (Dragons, vampires, skunk-headed things with shotguns.) And they get lost. They get so lost, they start to wonder whether they ever knew where they were headed in the first place... With Wayward Son, Rainbow Rowell has written a book for everyone who ever wondered what happened to the Chosen One after he saved the day. And a book for everyone who was ever more curious about the second kiss than the first. It's another helping of sour cherry scones with an absolutely decadent amount of butter. Come on, Simon Snow. Your hero's journey might be over - but your life has just begun"--.

"From acclaimed authors and historians Patricia C. McKissack and Fredrick L. McKissack Jr. comes a thrilling graphic novel based on the true-life adventures of an unforgettable man. Born into slavery in 1854, Nat Love grew up to become the most famous African American cowboy in the Old West. A contemporary and acquaintance of Bat Masterson and Billy the Kid, Nat was widely known as an expert roper and driver, a crack shot, and a real Wild West character. In 1907, he published his autobiography, The Life and Adventures of Nat Love, Better Known in the Cattle Country as 'Deadwood Dick,' on which this book is based. Featuring vivid full-color artwork by Randy DuBurke, Best Shot in the West is an exhilarating mix of fascinating historical fiction and nonstop adventure"--Back cover.

Lonely without his friend Clara who is vacationing out West, Henry the Duck decides to pay her a surprise visit.

Examines the famous journey of the explorers Lewis and Clark to find the Northwest Passage across the North American Continent.

"In the 1800s, American began to push west, sometimes into lands that weren't yet a part of the United States. This movement came to be called western expansion. Some believed the nation had a right to this land, that it was the country's destiny. However, this romantic view doesn't reveal what this settlement meant: bloody conflicts, Native American displacement, and a renewed battle over slavery. This insightful volume provides readers with the information they need to know about this critical curricular topic through thought-provoking images and achievable text for readers who need a bit more support"--.

Martha Jane Cannary rode wild horses before she could walk. She could shoot a target from miles away at the age of five.