Describes the true living and working conditions of real cowboys in the old West.

Describes what it was like to live in the West during the last half of the nineteenth century, covering outlaws, cowboys and ranch life, Native Americans, and more.

Discusses the facts and myths about life in the nineteenth century American West, including if cowboys wore large hats, if stagecoaches were robbed, and if Calamity Jane was a real person.

"Stories of the American West have been a source of excitement and entertainment for more than 100 years. Novels, movies, and television shows have all drawn upon the Wild West for inspiration. But was the Wild West truly that wild? Were there gun-toting outlaws hiding behind every corner? Were white settlers and Native American tribes constantly at war? This book looks at some of the myths, legends, and tall tales surrounding the Wild West and attempts...

"Uses primary sources to tell the story of Westward Expansion in the United States"--

Presents basic information about Montana, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

"Since the establishment of the American colonies, the frontier expanded westward steadily until the country bordered both the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. Soldiers, explorers, missionaries, and fur traders were the first Europeans to penetrate the country's interior. Soon, gold miners, dirt farmers, and cattle ranchers followed, blazing dangerous trails across barren lands and snow-topped mountain ranges. American Indians were too few to stop the...

Presents basic information about Alaska, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Presents basic information about Idaho, including important cities, fun facts, and places of interest.

Readers will learn facts about Utah's history, cities, land features, animals, industries, sports, famous people, and more.