west (u.s.)

Readers learn about the life of Wild West legend Buffalo Bill Cody.

"Readers learn just how different life was for children on the frontier during the second half of the 19th century." --Provided by publisher.

"Readers recognize the cowboy as a symbol of the Wild West, but this book illustrates what life was like for real cowboys. Readers will learn about the Spanish origins of cowboys, as well as the rise of America's cattle industry. This book also describes cattle drives and the famous trails ridden by real cowboys. Vivid visuals are paired with engaging text to deliver an adventurous reading experience. This high-interest book is supplemented by sidebars and 'Truth or Myth?' fact boxes to deepen the reader's understanding of this iconic figure in the Wild West"--Provided by the publisher.

"Though the Pony Express existed for less than two years, its legend lives on today. Its mission was to deliver mail 2,000 miles across the American plains and deserts in half the time it would take by stagecoach. Riders faced many dangers, from hostile American Indians to wicked weather. Lively language and historical illustrations will help readers feel as if they are part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion"--Provided by the publisher.

Seventeen-year-old foul-mouthed Westie, the notorious adopted daughter of local inventor Nigel Butler, lives in the lawless western town of Rogue City where she sets out to prove the wealthy investors in a magical technology that will save her city are the cannibals that killed her family and took her arm when she was a child.

Two young men on opposing sides of a war learn about themselves and the meaning of being a part of a country. In 1874 the Red River War is raging. Private Washington Vance Jr., an African American cavalry man, is sent to fight. Meanwhile a Cheyenne warrior named Wolf meets him in battle, and an unlikely friendship forms.

Jesse James's rise as a notorious outlaw was concurrent with the upheaval the West experienced before, during, and after the American Civil War. In fact, Jesse and his brother Frank became heroes to many who viewed them as Confederates battling the Union more than murderers and thieves. This thought-provoking volume tells the story of Jesse, from childhood to violent death, as well as relates valuable information about events in the United States that cultivated outlaws like the James brothers, including Bleeding Kansas and Reconstruction. The infamous man comes to life through photographs, illustrations, and an exciting narrative.

Examines the lives and crimes of Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid.

Offers a range of historical documents on important figures and topics in the American West; examines an array of primary source documents with critical analysis, and includes the document's historical context, and a description of the author's life and the circumstances in which the document was written.

"Readers meet a young wagon train traveler and, through this first-person account, learn about life on the Oregon Trail."--Provided by publisher.