Sarah is afraid to start at a new school, but both she and the reader are in for a surprise when she gets to her class.

Narrative profiles of five notable women whose writings were shaped by life in the nineteenth-century American West.

Step back in time and experience the spirit of the West through the eyes of five women: Clara Brown, Sara WInnemucca, Nellie Cashman, Isabella Bird, and Margaret Brown. From a newly freed slave to a refined Englishwoman, from a Native American to a miner's wife, these women, vastly different at first glance, have much to teach about perseverance and courage.

The children in Mrs. Sarah Jane Hartwell's class write letters to her.

Mrs. Hartwell is taking her class on a field trip to the zoo, and because of the fiasco last time she has prepared a list of tips to deal with anticipated disasters--but will they work?

"Sarah Jane Hartwell has the jitters again as she tries to orchestrate an extra-special Valentine's Day party for her students; things may not go as planned, but her students know how much she cares and show her that they do too"--

Take a trip back in time and experience the spirit of the West through the eyes of five courageous women.

Science and engineering make the entire fashion industry possible. Computer technology is used in fashion design, dyes and special treatments such as waterproofing use chemical processes, and engineering innovations improve clothing over time. Learn through hands-on projects, links to online resources, and text-to-world connections.

Narrative profiles of five notable women artists who influenced the art of the American West.