pioneers

Draws from primary collections, newspaper articles, government documents, and other sources to trace the life of Nathan Boone, youngest son of frontiersman Daniel Boone, discussing his activities as a hunter, trapper, surveyor, and military man.

This whimsical recounting of one family's journey to their new homestead will give readers an appreciation of the hardships faced by all those who signed up for the great migration. These include hunger, thirst, sickness, hostile American Indians, and even deceit and thievery on the part of fellow travelers. The book also shows the ingenuity, skill, and trickery used to overcome such challenges.

Briefly describes the movement of pioneers westward across the United States and the kinds of work that came about as a result of this, such as cowboys, trappers, and prospectors.

Describes the daily lives of early American pioneers, discussing their travels, their hardships, and the landscape of the frontier.

In graphic novel format, relates the trials endured by people travelling the Oregon Trail in the mid-1800s, on their way to promised free land in the Oregon Territory.

"Discusses the life of Daniel Boone, the scout, hunter, and frontier hero, who created the Wilderness Road to open up Kentucky to settlement and became a legend in American history"--Provided by publisher.

"Separates the myth from the truth in the life of Calamity Jane, including her early life, her many different occupations, her travels throughout the Wild West, and how she became a legendary figure"--Provided by publisher.

Chronicles the life of frontier legend Buffalo Bill Cody.

This biography outlines the life of Laura Ingalls Wilder, the creator of the Little House on the Prairie series.