Trailblazers of America: Johnny Appleseed (Book 2)

John Chapman, known as Johnny Appleseed, is a beloved character of the American frontier. With his love for nature and a sharp, entrepreneurial mind, Chapman moved ahead of settlers and secured free land by planting apple trees. This biographical book introduces kids 3rd-6th grade, to life in the frontier, where Chapman’s skills and kindness helped American settlers survive.

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.