Stuckey, Rachel

"The Wild West became a place of new beginnings and great promise for many people, especially African Americans. As slavery and civil war ravaged the East, many African Americans attempted to start anew on the frontier. This book puts a spotlight on the trials and successes of African Americans in the West, and provides short biographies of famous African American cowboys, such as Nat Love and Bose Ikart. Readers will delight in the information-rich text and corresponding visuals. Fact boxes replace myths of the Wild West with their truths, while sidebars help deepen the reader's understanding of the topic"--Provided by the publisher.

"Travel with some of the most famous pioneers who opened up the West, from the explorers Daniel Boone and Lewis and Clark to John C. Fr?mont and the trappers of Canada. This fascinating history features the explorers and entrepreneurs who made their marks--and their fortunes--by venturing west."--Provided by publisher.

Heed the government's urging and "Go west" with the many people who accepted the challenge, motivated by the ideal of Manifest Destiny.

Follows the travels of Americans Meriwether Lewis and William Clark, explorers of the American West.

Discusses digital dangers, such as cyberbullying and online predators, including what they are, how they happen, how to avoid them, and more.

Describes the form of energy called biomass, explains how it is created and used, and why it could be a more sustainable power source.

Examines what sex and gender identity can mean for students around the world today. Describes the difference between sex and gender and a range of issues surrounding sexual orientation for teenagers.

This book puts the fun in fundamentals with safe, engaging, and adaptable drills that focus on building essential hockey skills. Clear photographs and easy-to-follow text describe drills to improve skating, passing, shooting, defensive skills, and more. Some exercises are designed to be done on the ice while others can be done on pavement.

This book examines the dangers to young people navigating the digital world. Topics include sexting, cyber bullying, the danger of online predators, and other threats in an electronic environment. Tips for protecting your privacy and using responsible practices for creating a positive digital footprint are also included.

Explores the sport of hockey, examining the rules of hockey, the equipment used, its history, and how to practice and better one's hockey skills.