west (u.s.)

"In 1851 twelve-year-old Sarah is a free Black, happy living with her parents, grandparents, and brother on their own farm in Iowa; but her father has been bitten by the gold bug and wants to take the trail west to California, and after some argument it is decided that the the grandparents will stay on the farm, but the rest of the family will go; the journey will be difficult and dangerous, but if they survive extreme weather, difficult terrain, illness, and the racism of others in the group there may be a better life waiting for them at the end of the trail. Includes nonfiction material on the Oregon Trail, a glossary, discussion questions, and writing prompts"--OCLC.

"Life in the American West was difficult. Pioneers and explorers had to deal with rough terrain, extreme weather, deadly animal attacks, and many other challenges. Discover the . . . terrifying true stories of Hugh Glass, Janette Riker, the Donner Party, and others who survived in the rugged American West"--Provided by publisher.

"Lifetime outlaws Jimmy "Slash" Braddock and Melvin "Pecos Kid" Baker are ready to call it quits, but when the younger members of their gang rebel, they must pull one last job to finance a retirement far away from the long arm of the law." --.

"When Dede sees a notice offering land for black people in Kansas, her family decides to quit sharecropping and become homesteading pioneers"--Provided by publisher.

As her family travels from Vermont to settle in California, in the early 1850's fourteen-year-old Luanna learns to accept life for what it is, no matter where.

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

Explores the history of manifest destiny, including a look at how the territorial expansion westward affected the people and land.

"A book for middle school students about the Lewis and Clark Expedition"--Provided by publisher.

A biography of Kit Carson highlighting his friendship with Native Americans and his work as a guide for John C. Fremont.