McCall, Edith S

Brief biographies of six men who explored and founded settlements in early Texas. 'Included are Cabeza de Vaca, Robert La Salle, and Moses Austin.

Describes the efforts of individuals to deliver mail from the time of the Revolutionary War to the Pony Express in the 1860's.

Describes the establishment of outposts in the wilderness west of St. Louis through the efforts of John Colter, Kit Carson, Jim Bridger, Wild Bill Hickok, and other men of the 19th century.

Briefly describes in simple text the exploration and building of forts in the Old Northwest territory by LaSalle, Tonty, and Clark.

Describes in simple text the early explorers and adventurers who first came to the shores of North America.

Traces the history of the Mississippi River, presents stories of people whose lives were affected by the river, and describes how humans have changed the Mississippi.

Discusses the discovery and exploration of the new world and much of the land that eventually became the United States.

Describes in simple text the experiences of the pioneers on the various early American waterways.