middle west

Recounts and explains the January 12, 1888 meteorological event which abruptly struck Nebraska, Minnesota, and the Dakotas, killing hundreds.

A biography of John Chapman whose distribution of appleseeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left us a legacy we can still enjoy today.

When a neighbor's daughter drowns while under Alice Goodwin's care, a seemingly trivial incident from Alice's past resurfaces and takes on gigantic proportions.

Tribal leaders share their rich histories and current challenges, discussing how the events of a turbulent past still impact present issues for Native Americans.

A simplified guide to the common wildflowers of northeastern and northcentral North America.

Recounts the story of the man who traveled west planting apple seeds to make the country a better place to live.

Retells the wandering of John Chapman whose devotion to planting apple trees made him a legendary figure in American history.

Provides complete information for identifying, harvesting, and preparing nearly four hundred species of edible wild plants in eastern North America.

A picture book about the life of Johnny Appleseed and why the life and lessons of John Appleseed are relevant to kids today.

Grandma Essie describes how her family left Missouri by covered wagon looking for a better life and lived in Kansas and Oklahoma before returning to Missouri.