From fearless leaders and frontier lawmen to legendary outlaws and unexpected trailblazers, Legends of the West introduces young readers to the bold individuals who shaped the American frontier. These engaging biographies blend vivid nonfiction writing with curriculum-relevant features, exploring themes of justice, identity, courage, and resilience. Vivid images and a helpful diagram will aid in comprehension, and a Life on the Frontier sidebar helps contextualize the time period for readers. Additional features include a table of contents, informational captions and sidebars, critical-thinking questions, Fast Facts, an activity for further learning, a phonetic glossary, an index, information about the author, and sources for further research.