Contains three story paths which allow the reader to discover the people and events of the age of the Wild West in the year 1876 from the perspectives of an outlaw, a lawman, and a fortune-seeker in Deadwood, Dakota Territory. Includes a timeline and resources for further study.
Offers a look at twelve Revolutionary War heroes who, through their brave and courageous acts, helped win the war and gain this nation the freedom from Great Britain it sought.
the remarkable life of Bass Reeves, deputy U.S. marshall
Nelson, Vaunda Micheaux
2009
An illustrated biography of Bass Reeves, a former slave who was recruited as a deputy United States marshal, based on his ability to communicate with the Native Americans in the area that was to become Oklahoma.
A biography of the nun who founded the Order of the Missionaries of Charity in Calcutta, won the Nobel Peace Prize, and dedicated her life to helping the destitute.
The personal struggles of the woman generally credited with having created the first American flag are set against the backdrop of the colonists' fight for independence.
Biography of William F. Cody, better known as Buffalo Bill, telling about his childhood, and the events, such as his buffalo hunting skills, and his traveling western review, that led to his being hailed as a hero of the Wild West.
Tells the story of Molly Pitcher, a woman who accompanied her husband when he set off to join the Continental Army at Valley Forge in 1777, and who was given the rank of sergeant by General George Washington for her extraordinary acts of courage during the Battle of Monmouth.
Offers a brief overview of the American Revolution, highlighting key people, places, and events, with more than two hundred paintings, portraits, artifacts, and maps.
Presents a biography of the Massachusetts radical whose belief in forceful protest against injustice made him one of the leaders of the American Revolution.
