The life of Kit Carson, legendary scout, mountain man, and Indian fighter of the Old West.

Sacagawea shines as a simply written, well-documented introduction to the Shoshone woman who acted as a guide for Lewis and Clark. Profiles the life of the young Shoshoni woman Sacagawea, who served as an interpreter and guide for the Lewis and Clark expedition at the beginning of the nineteenth century.

A biography of the army officer and explorer who discovered, among other places in the West and Southwest, the great Rocky Mountain peak in Colorado that bears his name.

The story of how Calamity Jane enjoyed the rough life of the Wild West, as well as how she worked as a soldier, bartender, and even a bullwhacker.

Biography of the man who has been nicknamed "The Pathfinder." Tells how he led four explorations of the lands west of the Rocky Mountains during the 1840's. When California became a state, he was chosen to be one of the state's first senators; and then later, ran for, and almost became, the fifteenth president of the United States.

Traces the life of the religious leader, from his childhood through his embracing the Mormon faith and becoming head of their church.

Though a member of the Oglala Sioux, Red Cloud, participated in much of the Sioux resistance against the U.S. Government throughout the 19th century. Though ultimately unsuccessful, he will be remembered as a noble symbol of resistance of an oppressed minority fighting for what they know is right and just.

Focuses on the lives and careers of the successful band's four members, examining how their work has contributed to the increasing popularity of country music.

Profiles the life and career of Sam Houston-- as a military leader, president of the republic, U.S. senator, and governor. Houston is known as the Father of Texas, because under his command the Texan army defeated the Mexican army to gain control of this territory.