After the Civil War, a runaway slave named Bass Reeves made a name for himself in the Wild West. As a gun-fighting U.S. Marshal, Reeves brought order to unsettled territory in Texas and Oklahoma, showing Americans that freedom depends on respect for the law. This biographical book teaches kids all about an exciting chapter in America's westward expansion.
Designed for young readers, Trailblazers of America is an action-packed book series from PragerU Kids that brings America's legendary pioneers to life. Through dramatic stories, maps, timelines, and hands-on activities, kids uncover the courage, curiosity, and resilience that fueled westward expansion and shaped the American spirit while learning key history, social studies, and geography.