Alter, Judy

Presents a brief biography of John Barclay Armstrong who, during the late nineteenth century became one of the most famous Texas Rangers, and is known for his capture of the notorious outlaw, John Wesley Hardin.

Traces the life of the politician who received no formal schooling but became a distinguished legislator, governor, member of Congress, and eventually president. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Andrew Johnson.

Introduces the customs, heritage, and traditions of Mexican Americans.

A biography of the actor famous for playing Superman, discussing his activities before and after the accident that paralyzed him as well as his work as an activist for environmental causes, artistic and human rights, and disability rights.

A biography of the artist and inventor who devised the world's first practical telegraph system.

Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from prehistoric Indian maps through the geographical information gathered by the Spanish explorers, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike, and the mapping done by the U.S. Army and the railroad companies.

History and customs of the Comanche Indians from before their first encounter with Spaniards to the present day.

A fourteen-year-old girl relates how Van Zandt County withdrew from Texas after the Civil War.

Describes the rise and fall of Wild West shows and discusses the entertainment's legendary characters, including Buffalo Bill, Annie Oakley, and Pawnee Bill.

Presents a history of the trail that became an important commercial route to the southwestern United States during the 1800s.