Go West with Famous Trailblazers

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Opening the West 4 Exploring New Territory 6 Where in the West 8 Trappers and Mountain Men 10 The Gold Rush 12 Getting the Message Through 14 Building the Railroads 16 Making Money 18 Battles and Displacement 20 Famous Events 22 Famous Women 24 Famous Outlaws and Lawmen 26 End of the West 28 Glossary Timeline 30 On the Web Books 31 Index 32
Go West with Famous Trailblazers

Go West with Famous Trailblazers

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 history features the explorers and entrepreneurs who made their marks—and their fortunes—by venturing west. News stories also highlight the development of communications such as the Pony Express and the invention of the telegraph, and the eventual building of the railroads.

About This Book

By: Rachel Stuckey
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Published by: Crabtree Publishing Company
8-11Age Range
6.3 AR
30Pages
PeopleSubject
950LLexile
15-30 minsReading Time
VGuided Reading
VFountas & Pinnell
60DRA