Kids will love learning about this important period in US history. It includes information about the dangerous journey, the Gold Rush, the building of the railroad, cowboys and much more. It is suitable for children aged 7 and over. Westward ho, with the American pioneers! Why did pioneer families risk it all to move west? Who settled the frontier towns of the Wild West? Did pioneer children go to school? Kids will love learning about the dangerous journey, the Gold Rush, the building of the railroad, cowboys and much more about this important period in US history.

 

This book is part of a book series called Good Question .

There are 32 pages in this book. This book was published 2014 by Sterling Publishing Co Inc .

Martin W. Sandler is the author of more than 50 books, two of which have been nominated for the Pulitzer Prize. His book, The Story of American Photography / An Illustrated History for Young People (Little Brown) received The Horn Book Award. Mr. Sandler has also won seven Emmys for his television work and has taught American history and American studies at both the University of Massachusetts and Smith College.