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Primary sources teaching kit

Presents a selection of reproducible primary source documents designed to spark students' interest in historical events related to the Westward Movement in America, and includes background information, teaching tips, and discussion questions.
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The case of the black-hooded hangmans

When he gets blamed after one of Eddy the raccoon's tricks backfires, Hank's search for the missing Eddy leads him and his sidekick Drover to a haunted house.
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The case of the haystack kitties

Hank the Cowdog's adventures include being trapped in a runaway pickup truck and later discovering a nest of trespassing stray cats in a haystack.
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You wouldn't want to be an American pioneer!

a wilderness you'd rather not tame
A light-hearted look at some of the difficulties faced by the pioneers who traveled by wagon train across the United States to settle in the West.
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You wouldn't want to live in a wild west town!

dust you'd rather not settle
Invites the reader to become the main character and revel in the gory, dark, horrific side of life throughout important eras in history, including the Wild West.
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You wouldn't want to explore with Lewis and Clark!

an epic journey you'd rather not make
Describes the hardships experienced on the Lewis and Clark expedition, including the uncertainty, dangers, and rugged living conditions.
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Wish you were here

Ariel Flack is stuck on a two-week bus tour with her mother, sister, uncle, and grandparents, and although she was dreading the trip, she is surprised by what she learns when she begins to get to know her family.
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Black frontiers

a history of African American heroes in the Old West
Focuses on the experiences of African Americans as mountain men, soldiers, homesteaders, and scouts on the frontiers of the American West.
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The garbage monster from outer space

Hank the Cowdog is determined to find out who's behind the series of garbage barrel raids for which he is being held responsible.
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Hank the Cowdog and monkey business

Hank the Cowdog, Head of Ranch Security, matches wits with an escaped circus monkey.
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