This informative new series takes readers on an exciting journey through different U.S. regions. Each title provides an in-depth look at the human and physical characteristics of a region,… More →
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Early readers will be introduced to Castillo de San Marcos in Saint Augustine, Florida, the oldest city in the United States. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. Downloadable… More →
Early readers will be introduced to the Golden Gate Bridge in San Francisco, California. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →
As settlers came west, they discovered there were already people living on this "new" land. Discover how this mass invasion of settlers impacted the indigenous peoples of the West: their… More →
When the cattle trade moved west, herds took over vast expanses of land. Go west with the cowboys that rode the range and herded cattle along the trails from the southwest to the railheads.… More →
Travel with some of the most famous pioneers who opened up the West, from the explorers Daniel Boone and Lewis and Clark to John C. Frémont and the trappers of Canada. This fascinating… More →
Go west to see how people in the towns lived, selling goods to the settlers, miners, and prospectors. Some became hugely successful, such as Levi Strauss, who began selling overalls and tents More →
Go west seeking your fortune with those who came because of the land's rich natural resources. "News stories" reveal the hard lives of miners in the Rockies and the desperation of prospectors More →
Heed the government's urging and "Go West" with the many people who accepted the challenge. Motivated by the ideal of Manifest Destiny - the right of the United States to expand across the… More →
Early readers will be introduced to Mount Rushmore in Keystone, South Dakota. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →
Early readers will be introduced to the Statue of Liberty in New York, New York. Simple text and vibrant images aid comprehension. Downloadable Teacher's Notes available. More →