Judy Alter
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c1999
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.9 - AR Pts: 12
Description
Chronicles the exploits and achievements of more than fifty women in the past and present of America's West, including the guide and interpreter Sacajawea, journalist Jessie Benton Fremont, and author Willa Cather.
5) New Mexico
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2002
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of New Mexico. Includes Internet links to Web sites.
Author
Pub. Date
c1996
Description
She was born on an Oklahoma ranch, where her father taught her to rope and ride. Filled with daydreams of joining Buffalo Bill's Wild West Show, Tommy Jo Burns knew she was destined for greatness as a famous trick roper. At fourteen, she so impressed President Theodore Roosevelt that he dubbed her America's first cowgirl. But this auspicious beginning forced the hardest choice, leaving her parents and sheltered ranch life to create her own family...
7) Montana
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.1 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the Treasure State. Includes Internet links to Web sites related to Montana.
8) Texas
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2002
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Texas. Includes Internet links to Web sites.
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[2001]
Description
Describes the exploration and mapping of the American West from prehistoric Indian maps through the geographical information gathered by the Spanish explorers, the expeditions of Lewis and Clark and Zebulon Pike, and the mapping done by the U.S. Army and the railroad companies.
10) Missouri
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.9 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the Show-Me State. Includes Internet links to Web sites, source documents, and photographs related to Missouri.
13) Washington, D.C
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.3 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of Washington, D.C. Includes Internet links to Web sites.
15) Illinois
Author
Series
Pub. Date
c2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 6.7 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Discusses the land and climate, economy, government, and history of the state of Illinois. Includes Internet links to Web sites.
16) North Carolina
Author
Series
Pub. Date
2003
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.5 - AR Pts: 1
Description
Presents information on the history, geography, economy, and government of North Carolina. Includes Internet links to web sites.