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Books in The Wild History of the American West series

  • The Cherokee Trail of Tears and the Forced March of a People

    John Albert Torres

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.com, Dec. 1, 2006)
    None
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  • The Louisiana Purchase--the Deal of the Century That Doubled the Nation

    David Schaffer

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Nov. 15, 2006)
    Describes how the United States acquired the Louisiana Territory, a deal that is considered to be among the greatest land purchases ever made.
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  • The Pony Express and Its Death-Defying Mail Carriers

    Jeff C. Young

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, June 1, 2006)
    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.
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  • The Gold Rush to California's Riches

    David Aretha

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, June 1, 2006)
    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.
    S
  • A Graphic History of the American West: The Battle of the Alamo

    Gary Jeffrey, Nick Spender

    Library Binding (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    The defense of the Alamo by an army of Texans is a legendary tale of loyalty and sacrifice. In this exciting book readers explore the incredible story behind the event. They uncover fascinating facts about the brave men who tried to protect the Alamo from Mexican forces even when all hope was lost. Told in the action-packed style of a graphic novel, this story of courage and sacrifice is presented for readers in thrilling detail. Through accessible text and engaging illustrations, this book takes readers into the heart of the Alamo in a way that is both educational and highly entertaining.
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  • The Oregon Trail And the Daring Journey West by Wagon

    Amy Graham

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.Com, Oct. 1, 2006)
    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.
    W
  • The Rebellious Californians and the Brave Struggle to Join the Nation

    Wim Coleman, Pat Perrin

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.com, April 15, 2006)
    - Explores the events and people who made the Wild American West- Includes 50 images or maps- 30 Report Links per title provide quality Internet sites for further research- Will save some of the time it takes students, parents, and educators to find Internet sites- Supports the History/Social Studies curriculum- Illus. with color photographs and illustrations- Contains a glossary, chapter notes, a further reading list, and an index
    Y
  • The Explorations of Lewis and Clark

    Gary Jeffrey, Terry Riley

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Depicts the historic exploration of the Louisiana Territory by Lewis and Clark.
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  • Women of the West

    A. I. Lake

    Library Binding (Rourke Pub Group, April 1, 1990)
    Describes the work of the early women homesteaders and presents brief biographies of several women prominent in Western history
  • The Oregon Trail and the Daring Journey West by Wagon

    Amy Graham

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.com, Sept. 15, 2006)
    None
    V
  • The Pony Express

    Gary Jeffrey

    Paperback (Gareth Stevens Pub Learning library, Jan. 1, 2012)
    Describes a Pony Express ride in 1860 through the Utah Territory during the Pyramid Lake War with the Paiute Native Americans.
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  • The Rebellious Californians and the Brave Struggle to Join the Nation

    Wim Coleman, Pat Perrin

    Library Binding (Myreportlinks.com, April 1, 2006)
    - Explores the events and people who made the Wild American West- Includes 50 images or maps- 30 Report Links per title provide quality Internet sites for further research- Will save some of the time it takes students, parents, and educators to find Internet sites- Supports the History/Social Studies curriculum- Illus. with color photographs and illustrations- Contains a glossary, chapter notes, a further reading list, and an index
    Y