west (u.s.)

Text and illustrations describe the role of bison in American history, how they were hunted, their uses and more.

Tells the story of Chris McCandless, a twenty-four-year-old who walked into the Alaskan wilderness on an idealistic journey and was found dead of starvation nearly four months later. Presented in Spanish.

"Examines the Lewis and Clark Expedition by discussing the causes leading up to it and the immediate and lasting effects it had on the nation as well as the people and places involved"--.

Brings to life the legend of a man whose name is synonymous with the Old West.

Hopalong Cassidy rides into a mystery involving a bloody trail and $60,000 in stolen gold when he sets out to find the cold-blooded killers who murdered his friend Pete and stole the dead man's ranch.

Relates the adventures of a blind colt as he roams with a band of mustangs and is eventually adopted and trained as a saddle horse by ten-year-old Whitey.

American expansion to include how-to crafts.

Explores the people and events of the West region of the United States, including cultural groups, politics, major cities, and more.

After consolidating its status as an independent nation, the United States began to expand its borders to the west. Western Expansion: 1813-1900 recounts the key events in this movement and the settlement of the western frontier. It includes the immigration boom from Europe to the United States, the Louisiana Purchase, the Gold Rush, and the travels of Louis and Clark.

Chronicles the life of George Armstrong Custer, discussing his childhood, his marriage, his military career, and his death at Little Bighorn.