Why did pioneer families risk it all to move west? Who settled the frontier towns of the Wild West? Did pioneer children go to school? Kids will love learning about the dangerous journey, the Gold Rush, the building of the railroad, cowboys, and much more about this important period in US history. This book is a great read for kids wanting to learn about the history of America. There are so many great things to learn in Who Were the American Pioneers?: And Other Questions about Westward Expansion (Good Question!)