Twelve-year-old Colton, son of an African-American mother and a white father, takes a job with the Pony Express in 1860 after his father abandons the family on their California-bound wagon train, and risks his life to deliver an important letter that may affect the growing conflict between the North and South.
In 1862 Nevada Territory, after finding his foster parents murdered and scalped, twelve-year-old Pinky Pinkerton, son of a railroad detective and a Sioux Indian, inherits a valuable deed and must hide from dangerous Whittlin Walt and his gang of desperados.
Briefly describes the life and political career of Barack Obama, discussing his childhood, family, education, wife, work as a senator, and presidential campaign.
Full-color illustrations and easy-to-follow text presents a narrative description of the life of President Barack Obama, beginning with his childhood in Hawaii, his family, his education, and professional achievements.
Introduces early readers to the life of President Barack Obama, discussing his childhood in Hawaii, years as a teacher, lawyer, and senator, and victory in the 2008 presidential race.
