west (u.s.)

Text and illustrations describe American expansion beginning in 1763.

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

"Turn back the clock with History Comics, First Second's new nonfiction graphic novel series! In this volume, learn how wild mustangs were first introduced to America and how they still roam free today. On the North American plains, wild mustangs have roamed for generations ... shaping human history and struggling to survive it. For the Spanish, they were a tool of conquest. For Native Americans, they brought on a new way of life where horsemanship and horse-trading were central. And for the entire world, wild mustangs became a renowned wonder of the American West. There are still thousands of mustangs in the wild today, but they struggle to survive in an ever-changing landscape and their future is by no means guaranteed."--Publisher description.

Presents plans for building fourteen LEGO creations of things that are found in the Wild West, including a stage coach, covered wagon, bank, general store, cactus, windmill, mining train, and more.

The letters and thoughts of Thomas Jefferson, members of the Corps of Discovery, their guide Sacagawea, and Captain Lewis's Newfoundland dog, all tell of the historic exploratory expedition to seek a water route to the Pacific Ocean.

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.

"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.

Text and illustrations look at some of the unsung heroes of the American West including Buffalo soldiers, Mexican cowboys, Chinese railroad workers, and more.