Westward Expansion

by Greg Roza

Book Overview

There were many reasons for Americans to move west in the 1800s. The gold rush, religious movements, new farmland, and even a transcontinental railroad brought people from across the country to settle. This valuable resource highlights the major causes and effects of America's push westward--from the Erie Canal to the rise of cowboys. With the help of detailed photographs, readers discover the events that expanded America from the Atlantic Ocean to...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1433947811
• ISBN13: 9781433947810
• Release Date: January 2011
• Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing
• Length: 32 Pages
• Weight: 0.20 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.4" x 8.9"
• Age Range: 9 to 11 years
• Grade Range: Grades 4 to 6