Trailblazers of America: Bass Reeves (Book 7)

After the Civil War, a runaway slave named Bass Reeves made a name for himself in the Wild West. As a gun-fighting U.S. Marshal, Reeves brought order to unsettled territory in Texas and Oklahoma, showing Americans that freedom depends on respect for the law. This biographical book teaches kids 3rd-6th grade, all about an exciting chapter in America’s westward expansion.

Designed for young readers, Trailblazers of America is an action-packed book series from PragerU Kids that brings America’s legendary pioneers to life. Through dramatic stories, maps, timelines, and hands-on activities, kids uncover the courage, curiosity, and resilience that fueled westward expansion and shaped the American spirit while learning key history, social studies, and geography.