west (u.s.)

Takes a look at some of the most well-known criminals of the American West and what made them so notorious, including Jesse James, Belle Starr, and Billy the Kid.

Offers 12 different views on the growth of western territories and the impact on American Indians. Each page explores what happened during westward expansion and how it affected different people.

A Pony Express rider stops to help a family in need at Christmas despite his mission to deliver the mail without delay.

Explores the people and heritage of the western U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and California, discussing the first people in the West, American exploration, the gold rush, women, the Transcontinental Railroad, and the addition of Alaska and Hawaii to the country.

Explores the environment of the western U.S., including Alaska, Hawaii, Montana, Idaho, Wyoming, Colorado, Utah, Nevada, Washington, Oregon, and California, providing an overview of the region and its landforms, and discussing climate, natural resources, and industry.

Joined by fate, Sacagawea, Lewis, and Clark traveled eight thousland miles round trip to the Pacific Ocean. Their story continues to be studied, questioned and challenged, told and retold.

This 3-vol. set features volumes dedicated to events, people and insightful primary sources that present an objective yet entertaining look at frontier life.

Presents the history of the Wild West, covering pioneers, business people, scouts, lawmen, outlaws, gangs, gunslingers, and cowboys.

Lonesome Bob and Granny Apple Fritter have to get to Red Rock by two o'clock or Lonesome will miss his wedding, Railroad John has never been late so nothing will keep him from pulling the train in by 1:59.

Explores various details of territorial expansion in the United States, covering pioneer life, government relations with Native Americans, the Northwest Ordinance, the Louisiana Purchase, the Texas Revolution, and more, with illustrations, a timeline, and statistics.