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.

"When western lands were opened to American settlers, some women discovered new opportunities that hadn't been available to them back East. In fact, suffrage was offered to women in parts of the West well before it was granted to the nation as a whole. This important book offers a different perspective about the historical time and period called the Wild West, through the lens of women's history. Readers will learn about the famous names of the era,...

This book introduces kids to the adventures of a young girl named Olivia who keeps a diary as her family travels from Missouri along the famous Oregon Trail. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.