Explore the history of the Old West through thirteen true, unsolved mysteries.
The Old West is known for pioneers, cowboys, and bandits, but it was also full of mysteries that remain unsolved to this day. In these thirteen stories told by author and historian E.B. Wheeler, you'll journey back in time to the days of the Wild West. Look for lost treasures in the mountains of Colorado, Utah, and Arizona. Search for missing fur trappers and outlaws in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho. Hunt cold-blooded killers in Wyoming, Montana, and South Dakota. Along the way, you'll hear some eerie legends and a chilling ghost story and learn things you never knew about the American West.
ATOS level 7.3 (Lexile equivalent 940), great for ages 10-14 or anyone who loves American history or unsolved mysteries.