Find out what life was like for the people who settled the "Wild Frontier" in these travel magazine-style books. Each book features "news stories" that explore the development of the American More →

When the cattle trade moved west, herds took over vast expanses of land. Go west with the cowboys that rode the range and herded cattle along the trails from the southwest to the railheads.… More →

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… More →

Go west to see how people in the towns lived, selling goods to the settlers, miners, and prospectors. Some became hugely successful, such as Levi Strauss, who began selling overalls and tents More →

Go west seeking your fortune with those who came because of the land's rich natural resources. "News stories" reveal the hard lives of miners in the Rockies and the desperation of prospectors More →

Heed the government's urging and "Go West" with the many people who accepted the challenge. Motivated by the ideal of Manifest Destiny - the right of the United States to expand across the… More →

Taking full advantage of the graphic novel medium, the Graphic Histories series retells the famous stories of United States history. Full-color artwork and gripping, easy-to-follow text… More →

Let's learn about famous explorers from American history and the significant roles they played in shaping the United States. Engaging text and full-color photographs and fact boxes capture… More →

Great Ideas of the Renaissance surveys the major advances that were made in art, architecture, sculpture, science, medicine, transportation, and culture. Merchants, monarchs, and religious… More →

Think you know all there is to know about Greek gods and goddesses? Listen well, mortal, as I tell you my tales. Marvel at my greatness as I rule from my throne on Mount Olympus. You've never More →