Pioneer women faced hard winters, few supplies, and loneliness once they settled on the American frontier—and that doesn’t even account for the months-long journey to their new home! During the mid-1800s, hundreds of thousands of Americans moved west as the United States expanded. From the women settling in Ohio to those striking out on their own during the California gold rush, pioneer women were a strong, courageous group. In this volume, readers encounter fun, surprising facts about pioneer women’s unique place in history. Historical images enhance this fun spin on an often overlooked era of women’s history.

Pioneer women had to be brave while traveling to the American frontier. But they also had to use the bathroom on their way! In this addition to our popular series, readers look closely at a womans place in historical societies through silly, surprising and super-interesting facts, such as how women on a wagon train managed to get some privacy and how famous female rulers like Cleopatra reigned over vast empires. Including duties, favorite pastimes, and attire, the main content establishes the important role women had in each time period and connects it to modern times with a bit of fun.

Colonial women often had one goal as they grew up: to get married. They often married young and not commonly for love. Though their lives were full of hardship and hard work, they lived during interesting times! Fun, surprising, and silly facts engage readers in the lives of women during the colonial era. From plantation owners’ wives to indentured servants, the women in the colonies had varied duties and experiences that readers will find fascinating and enjoyable in this format. Colorful photographs and historical images enhance this playful perspective on history and the social studies curriculum.

Pioneer women had to be brave while traveling to the American frontier. But they also had to use the bathroom on their way! In this addition to our popular series, readers look closely at a woman's place in historical societies through silly, surprising and super-interesting facts, such as how women on a wagon train managed to get some privacy and how famous female rulers like Cleopatra reigned over vast empires. Including duties, favorite pastimes, and attire, the main content establishes the important role women had in each time period and connects it to modern times with a bit of fun. Introduces significant women from several time periods through their most exciting biographical information Presents the narrative of women's struggle between legal dependence and independence throughout history Emphasizes facts about various lifestyles for readers to relate to their own lives

An expanded edition of one of the most original and provocative works of American history of the last decade, which documents the pioneering experiences and grit of American frontier women.