Books in The Wild History of the American West series

Depicts the life of a forty-niner during the California Gold Rush.

Examines the history of the Cherokee Trail of Tears, as well as the events that led up to it, the aftermath, and the ways that the event has been commemorated.

Depicts the historic Battle of Little Bighorn in graphic novel format.

Describes what life on the Oregon Trail was like for settlers.

Describes the clashes between pro-slavery and antislavery forces in Kansas during the nineteenth century.

A curriculum-related series separates fact from fiction as it follows America's quest to fulfill its "manifest destiny" through westward movement and describes how this expansion influenced the way Americans view themselves as a nation.

Presents stories, profiles, and summaries of the struggle for independence of Texas, including time line, key figures, and major battles.

Details the Battle of the Alamo including the deaths of famous defenders Davy Crockett and Jim Bowie.

Describes how the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, a deal that is considered to be among the greatest land purchases ever made.

A curriculum-related series separates fact from fiction as it follows America's quest to fulfill its "manifest destiny" through westward movement and describes how this expansion influenced the way Americans view themselves as a nation.

Profiling the people who supported and funded the endeavor as well as those who risked their lives to build it, the story of this important railroad line and its impact on the country is presented to readers through informative facts and color photos.

Examines the Battle of the Little Bighorn, as well as the events that led up to it, the aftermath, and the ways that the event has been commemorated ever since.