west (united states)

Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, matches wits with an escaped circus monkey.

In April 1992 a young man from a well-to-do family hitchhiked to Alaska and walked alone into the wilderness north of Mt. McKinley. His name was Christopher Johnson McCandless. He had given $25,000 in savings to charity , abandoned his car and most of his possessions, burned all the cash in his wallet, and invented a new life for himself. Four months later, his decomposed body was found by a moose hunter....

Things start looking up for Emily and Jackson when Emily's inheritance clears and Aunt Hilda becomes her legal guardian and offers to become Jackson's, as well, but Uncle Victor reappears, willing to do anything to steal Emily's fortune.

The story of Sierra, a wild horse who becomes separated from her herd and who later finds a home among the Indians.

Explores details of the travels of Meriwether Lewis and William Clark in their exploration of the American West, covering topics such as their encounters with Native American tribes, documentation of a wide variety of plants and animals, and arrival at the Pacific Ocean, with illustrations, a timeline, and statistics.

A biography of Kit Carson highlighting his friendship with Native Americans and his work as a guide for John C. Fremont.

A brief biography of the artist and sculptor accompanies fifteen color reproductions and critical interpretations of his works.

Focuses on the experiences of African Americans as mountain men, soldiers, homesteaders, and scouts on the frontiers of the American West.

Discusses the history, people, animals, resources and economy of the western United States.