Spanish explorer Hernando de Soto is known for leading the first European expedition to discover - and cross - the Mississippi River. This intriguing book describes his career beginning with… More →

Marquette was a French missionary and Joliet a fur trader and explorer. Together they set out to find the direction and origin of the Mississippi River, ultimately exploring most of the… More →

Welcome to Florida! Let Gabriela show you around the state where she lives. Learn about her state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out her favorite activities too! The book also includes a… More →

Welcome to Florida! Let Gabriela show you around the state where she lives. Learn about her state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out her favorite activities too! Features include audio,… More →

Welcome to Georgia! Let Shumari show you around the state where he lives. Learn about his state's flag, animal, and flower. Find out his favorite activities too! The book also includes a page More →

A Governor is elected to enforce the laws of a state. The Governor approves new laws, manages a state's money, and helps during emergencies. Learn about the important job of this civic… 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 →