west (united states)

Provides a photographic reference that covers numerous species of birds that breed or are regularly seen in the western region of North America, and includes information on behavior, nesting, and habitat.

"Chronicles the historic meeting of two railroad lines in 1869 that linked the U.S. transcontinental railroad and Andrew J. Russell's famous photograph of the event"--Provided by publisher.

Explores through the efforts to reconstruct the ravaged South and the push to create new life in the promising land to the west of the Mississippi.

Covers more than 20 years of historical writing on the history of women in the American West.

Ruble Noon vows to protect Fan Davidge's ranch from dangerous people who seek the gold that is buried there.

When a black-hearted hide stealer kidnapped his girl and avenging Native Americans scalped his boss, buffalo hunter Tom Doan rides out on the prairies to deliver his own justice.

Presents historic arts and crafts projects that provide insight into America's Westward Expansion.

Fourteen-year-old Francis Tucket is heading west on the Oregon Trail with his family by wagon train. Whenhe receives a rifle for his birthday, he is thrilled. Francis lags behind to practice shooting and is captured by Pawnees.

Their magic tree house takes Jack and Annie back to the Wild West, where they experience excitement and danger and try to solve a riddle.

Mark Twain's account of his transformation into a Westerner when he joins his brother, a newly appointed federal official, in Nevada.