100 Facts: The Wild West

100 Facts The Wild West is a fantastic illustrated children's book for 7-10 year olds, looking at the dramatic history of the American West. Read about America s turbulent past, including the gold rush, the outlaws, the gun fights and the native peoples. Exactly 100 facts accompanied by detailed photographs and beautiful artwork will challenge children, acting as an incentive as they make their way through the book. Projects to make and do, amazing facts and cartoons add an extra element of fun. Add a detailed index, and 100 Facts is a perfect introduction to this fascinating topic. Topics covered: Where was the Wild West?, The first Americans, Buffalo chasers, A new world, Going west, Mountain men, Gold rush, Across the Plains, Barons of beef, Cowboys at work and play, Living in a frontier town, Getting around, The iron horse, Buffalo shoot, Custer s last stand, Outlaws and lawmen, Rustlers and sharpshooters, Homesteaders, Disappearing tribes, Massacre at Wounded Knee, The end of the Wild West.