Presents the life and career 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 Inca emerged from the ancient native cultures of what is now Peru. Although it is unclear precisely when the Inca came into existence, they became a powerful force in the region by the 1300s to 1400s. They were known for being builders as well as conquerors, and created the famous structure known as Machu Picchu. They also developed and improved roads and bridges in the Inca Empire. The culture began to collapse when the Inca were overtaken...

Parallel biographies of Sioux leader Sitting Bull and Indian Agent James McLaughlin show how the representatives of their two nations came into conflict as their cultures clashed.

A girl who has suffered a paralyzing spinal cord injury begins the process of emotional healing.

"An examination of the life and frontier explorations of legendary trapper and Indian agent Christopher 'Kit' Carson"--Provided by publisher.