California and the Southwest Join the United States

by Christy Steele

Book Overview

Focusing on a key topic in American history curriculum, America's Westward Expansion explores the people, places, and events that not only changed the size but also shaped the character of the United States in the 19th century. Clear text explains the factors that drew people west, while archival photographs, illustrations, maps, and primary source documents describe their journeys and bring the exploration and settlement of our expanding nation to...

• Format: Library Binding
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0836857860
• ISBN13: 9780836857863
• Release Date: December 2004
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.3" x 9.3"
• Age Range: 10 to 17 years
• Grade Range: Grades 5 to 12