"Early fluent readers learn about the West, its location, history, demographics, geography, climate, and other defining features. Vibrant, full-color photos and carefully leveled text engage young readers as they learn about this region" --

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

The footsteps of Lewis and Clark changed history. In the early 1800s, after journeying over 8,000 miles on land and water, Lewis, Clark, and their Corps of Discovery found new plants, animals, people, and lands. Ordered by President Thomas Jefferson, they reached the Pacific Ocean before other explorers, claiming land west of the Mississippi River for the United States. Along the way, they encountered deadly grizzly bears, saw herds of buffalo,

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

Illustrations and simple text introduce young readers to the events surrounding the construction of the transcontinental railroad in the 1860s.

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

Presents basic information about Nevada, 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.

"Americans' large-scale movement west during the 1800s stemmed from several events. The discovery of gold in California, the Mormon migration west, the transcontinental railroad, and the search for farmland propelled many people in the East across the continent. This valuable volume highlights the major causes and effects of the push westward, highlighting important topics such as Native American displacement and the construction of the Erie Canal....

The 1800s brought much change to the United States: new territory, new minerals, and new opportunity. This was a time when men, women, and children journeyed across the country for a life unknown. The new area they headed for was called the West. There, settlers had to rebuild their lives. From learning how to farm the land and building homes to encountering Native Americans, the pioneers experienced life like no one had before. This book describes...