Awesome, Disgusting, Unusual Facts about the Wild West - by Stephanie Bearce (Paperback)

About the Book

"Gross and weird facts about the Wild West will grab struggling and reluctant readers' attention as they learn about the crazy lives of famous cowboys and outlaws from the late 1800s. Includes a table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index"--

Book Synopsis

Giddy up, partner! It's time to head to the late 1800s Wild West where people didn't bathe for weeks and ate squirrels for dinner! Struggling and reluctant readers will be fascinated to learn awesome, disgusting, and unusual facts about crazy cowboys and cowgirls, including Stagecoach Mary and Buffalo Bill, and outrageous outlaws, like Black Bart and the Wild Bunch. Carefully leveled text will have kids squirming with delight as they rush to share wacky facts with their friends. Illustrations mixed with historical photos and sidebars keep kids engaged. A table of contents, glossary with pronunciations, further resources, and an index all enhance comprehension.

Review Quotes

"The text is short, and doesn't romanticize the past...For older elementary readers who love learning gross facts." --School Library Journal

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