Jim Bridger: Frontiersman and Mountain Guide

In this biography for middle graders, readers follow Jim Bridger, a frontiersman and mountain guide who played a key role in the Westward expansion of the United States. The narrative recounts his daring exploits as a trapper, explorer, and guide, from navigating the treacherous Rocky Mountains to leading pioneers across uncharted territory and dealing with Native American tribes. The book also explores how Bridger's mapmaking and survival skills shaped the frontier and left a lasting impact on the history of the American West.