Never run out of compound words to teach your pupils by keeping this list nearby! All 16 pages are made up of lists of words organized alphabetically.

Find some recipes for 19th century cowboy food, menu suggestions for creating cowboy cook-outs at the elementary, middle and high school levels, and many suggestions about other information sources.

Looks at the origins of American cowboy culture, at the lives of cowboys and at the responsibilities they had, such as herding cattle to market.

Describes the geography of the Pampas, or grasslands, of Argentina and the cowboys called Gauchos.

From Will Rogers State Historic Park, a short profile of American actor and humorist Will Rogers, with articles and original photographs related to his ranch, his stables, and his love of horses.

Discusses the life of William Pickett, "a legendary cowboy from Taylor, Texas of black and Indian descent."

This 1-hour documentary presents a portrait of William Cody, also known as Buffalo Bill. A western frontier legend in the 1880s, his Wild West Show travelled the globe making the American West into the American story.

This site discusses the cultural icon of the western "outlaw" in the context of the state of Utah.

Describes the structure of Mexican society in the 19th century and the cultural clashes that resulted in their dealings with Americans in Texas.

PBS provides biographical information on painter Frederic Remington, including a timeline, list of works, image, and links.

This resource features an article on the life and exploits of the outlaw Butch Cassidy.

Who were the first white explorers to "set foot in Montana?" Find out more about the Native American population living in Montana. Draw on the experience of the Native American population.

Discusses the cattle drive era that occurred in the late 1800s. It gives details about the drives from Texas to the north.

Use this site to explore the rich history of Nevada. Learn about Native American culture from the past and in the future.

Who "led the group of Mormon pilgrims seeking freedom from religious persecution into the Great Salt Lake Valley?" Come to this website and find out!

Come and find out why so many people travel to see "Old Faithful." Do you know which state has the smallest population? Use this site to discover the unique characteristics of Wyoming.

This article surveys the cattle kingdom and cattle boom in Ellis County, Texas that started in the 1840s.

Humorist Will Rogers is included as one of the writers whose works helped to change the society. Here's a biography, and links to other pages about Rogers.