Books in Westward Ho!, series

Describes the conflicts between Native Americans and European settlers as settlements were established farther and farther west.

Describes the causes, progress, leaders, and results of the Mexican-American War.

Details the role played by African American soldiers, whom Native Americans called Buffalo Soldiers, in the wars of the nineteenth century.

Did you know that the United States once gave people 160 acres of land for free? The only catch was that they had to be able to live there. This was not easy on the prairie. Young readers will be fascinated by the many different struggles that the homesteaders faced on America's prairies.

Jefferson had set his sights on the Louisiana Territory even before he became president of the United States. When his dream was finally realized, he had doubled the size of the United States. Young readers will also be thrilled to learn about Lewis and Clark’s amazing voyage of discovery and its impact on American history.

Describes how the 1848 discovery of gold at Sutter's Mill, California, sparked a movement of people to California from around the country and the world.

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