"When John Hale's parents moved from Chicago to a farm in the Dakota Territory in the late 1880s, he was not happy (too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and that is just the beginning); but after a year, and now eleven, he has settled in and made some friends at school--but when a sunny day in January 1888 turns abruptly into a deadly blizzard he will need all his strength and courage to survive what became known to history as The Children's Blizzard."--OCLC....

Laura and her family move to Minnesota where they live in a dugout until a new house is built and face misfortunes caused by flood, blizzard, and grasshoppers.

Chronicles the adventures of the Ingalls family as they stake their claim to a rugged parcel of land on the Kansas prairie. Their exciting journey brings them face-to-face with mysterious Indians, wild animals and their peculiar new neighbors.

This book introduces kids to the adventures of a young girl named Olivia who keeps a diary as her family travels from Missouri along the famous Oregon Trail. It is a motivating introduction to using essential nonfiction reading skills, proving ideal for children ready to enter the riveting world of reading.

The continuing saga of the Ingalls family who have adapted to the harsh environment of rural Minnesota.

Recounts the life story of the author of the "Little House" books, from her childhood in Wisconsin to her old age at Rocky Ridge Farm.

The Ingalls leave Walnut Grove and the Carters move into their old house. Meanwhile, Nellie returns to Walnut Grove and Nancy runs away because she is no longer the center of attention. These are just a few of the moments from the ninth season.

Describes what life was like for young people moving to and living on the western frontier.

Uses materials from letters and diaries written by survivors of the Donner Party to relate the experiences of that ill-fated group as they endured horrific circumstances on their way to California in 1846-47.

"Presents excerpts from the diary of Sallie Hester, a teenager who traveled West on the Oregon Trail in a wagon train in the mid-1800s"-- Provided by publisher.