A poem describing Johnny Appleseed's appearance and actions.

"Looking back, the days of the pioneers may sound exciting to kids: traveling across unknown land, building new homes and towns from scratch, and eating meals out in the fresh air! But life as a pioneer was difficult-perhaps even more so for kids who had no choice but to follow their families on this great adventure. In this book, today's readers experience what life was like for a kid living through the journey of westward expansion. Schooling, family...

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

Introduces young readers to the history of the California gold rush, describing the journey to California, the process of panning for gold, and the fortunes that this gold brought many different people.