Time-Life Books
3) The ranchers
Author
Series
Description
Describes in text and illustrations the development of large ranches in the western plains, the impact of these establishments on the economy of the area, their organization, and some famous ranches and their owners.
4) Japan at war
Author
Pub. Date
[1980]
Description
The story of Japan's preparation for war and its role in World War Ii until its surrender.
5) The pioneers
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1974]
Description
An account of the westward movement of the pioneers which began in 1841, lavishly illustrated with contemporary paintings and photographs.
6) The women
Author
Series
Description
Text and illustrations present a portrait of the industrious women who helped settle the West.
7) Masonry
Series
Description
Provides step-by-step directions for building projects using brick or concrete.
8) The cowboys
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1973]
Accelerated Reader
IL: UG - BL: 8.5 - AR Pts: 10
Description
Drawings, rare photographs, personal anecdotes, and other forms of memorabilia convey the true nature of the American cowboy and his work
11) The rivermen
Author
Series
Old West volume no. 12
Description
Traces the history of transportation on the Missouri River in the nineteenth century and its impact on the development of the West.
12) The universe
Accelerated Reader
IL: MG - BL: 7.7 - AR Pts: 2
Description
Examines the origin, structure, and workings of the universe, including galaxies, stars, dark matter, light years, black holes, and other aspects, and describes space exploration from ancient astronomy to modern probes.
13) The forty-niners
Author
Series
Description
An account of the California gold rush of 1849, illustrated with contemporary photographs and paintings.
15) The Alaskans
Author
Series
Description
A pictorial history of Alaska, from its purchase by the United States in 1867 through 1912, chronicling the exploration of the wilderness, the discovery of gold, and the development of the whaling, fishing, and fur industries.
16) The soldiers
Series
Description
Pictorial survey of the U.S. Army soldier's daily life in the early West, his Indian wars, Custer's last stand, etc.
18) The loggers
Author
Series
Description
Examines the lives of loggers in the early West, with discussions of working conditions, lumbering methods, and life in lumber camps and towns.
19) The expressmen
Author
Series
Description
Examines the operations of the Pony Express and freight and stagecoach lines and discusses their importance to the development of the West.
20) The Gunfighters
Author
Series
Pub. Date
[1974]
Description
An account of the outlaw gunfighters of the frontier American West, including the Clanton brothers, Billy the Kid, the James gang and the Dalton brothers.
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