pioneers

Type: 
Topical Term
Subfield: 
a
Alias: 
pioneers

Davy Crockett

2008
A brief biography of Davy Crockett, in graphic novel format, that discusses his childhood, marriage, role in the War of 1812, fighting in the Battle of the Alamo, and more.

Black heroes of the Wild West

"'Black Heroes of the Wild West' celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black historical figures in the Old West: Mary 'Stagecoach' Fields, a cardplaying coach driver; Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy S Marshall west of the Mississippi; and Bob Lemmons, a cowboy famous for his ability to tame mustangs"-- Provided by publisher.

Black heroes of the Wild West

"'Black Heroes of the Wild West' celebrates the extraordinary true tales of three black historical figures in the Old West: Mary 'Stagecoach' Fields, a cardplaying coach driver; Bass Reeves, the first black Deputy S Marshall west of the Mississippi; and Bob Lemmons, a cowboy famous for his ability to tame mustangs"-- Provided by publisher.

Basketball belles

how two teams and one scrappy player put women's hoops on the map
Agnes Morley describes growing up on her family's ranch in New Mexico, attending school at Stanford University, and participating in the first basketball game played between two women's college teams on April 4, 1896.
Cover image of Basketball belles

Kit Carson

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

Westward, ho!

Details, in graphic form, what life was like on the Western frontier and discusses territorial expansion, the settling of Texas, the Gold Rush, and other related topics.
Cover image of Westward, ho!

The Oregon Trail

Learn how the trail was blazed, why people moved west, and what hardships they faced.
Cover image of The Oregon Trail

Hands-on history

Contains templates, instructions, and reproducible pages for easy-to-make projects designed to help students in grades four through eight learn about history.
Cover image of Hands-on history

A picture book of Davy Crockett

Introduction to Davy Crockett who was born in Tennessee and became one of the heroes of the Alamo.
Cover image of A picture book of Davy Crockett

Pages

Subscribe to RSS - pioneers