"Recipes based on the pioneer food written about in the "Little House" books of Laura Ingalls Wilder, along with quotes from the books and descriptions of the food and cooking of pioneer times"--

"On January 12, 1888, a surprise blizzard broke out in the middle of the day across the Midwest. In its path, hundreds of children and teachers found themselves stranded inside schoolhouses with no food, no heat, and very few options. Days passed, and over 235 people died as result of the harsh snow of the Schoolhouse Blizzard, but many were able to survive thanks to the bravery of others in their communities. Learn all about the disastrous weather...

Recounts the life of John Chapman, the legendary Johnny Appleseed. The words and pictures show us why Johnny Appleseed matters now, perhaps more than ever, in our loud and wired and fast-paced world.

Explains and illustrates the equipment, work, and lifestyle of cowboys and cowgirls in the Old West.

Rhymed text and illustrations relate the life of John Chapman, whose distribution of apple seeds and trees across the Midwest made him a legend and left a legacy still enjoyed today.

A light-hearted look at some of the difficulties faced by the pioneers who traveled by wagon train across the United States to settle in the West.

Presents the history of the Wild West, covering pioneers, business people, scouts, lawmen, outlaws, gangs, gunslingers, and cowboys.

Colorful, buoyant folk art brings this American hero to life. Johnny Appleseed was a legend even in his own time--tall stories abounded about the kindhearted woodsman who talked to wolves, wore outlandish hats and left a trail of apple trees wherever he went!

Relates the exploits of several famous outlaws in frontier America such as Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane, and Doc Holliday.

Photographs and mementos accompany an account of the life and literary career of the author of the well-loved "Little House" books.