A biography of the writer whose pioneer life on the American prairie became the basis for her "Little House" books.

Introduces the life and accomplishments of noted author and pioneer, Laura Ingalls Wilder. Crafted with a wealth of detail and rich illustrations, each biography in this appealing collection offers 32 pages that entice readers to discover the remarkable people who built our great nation. The primary narrative focuses on the childhood, education, motivations, and achievements of a key American figure, while special sidebars introduce related topics....

A biography of the author of the "Little House" books, including the years of her marriage to Almanzo Wilder.

"Examines the expedition of the Donner Party by discussing how they came to be stranded in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and the immediate and lasting effects their journey had on the nation as well as the people and places involved"--