Boss of the Plains by Laurie Carlson

Who made that ten-gallon hat? Why did it become a popular addition to western dress? Follow the life of its creator, John Stetson, to discover how his roots helped grow wings which flew him into history.*

A 6-page unit, perfect for lesson planning and handouts or projection on your SmartBoard for the nonfiction, biography, Boss of the Plains, The Hat that Won the West, is now available as part of a 4-unit collection for Western Picture Books!

The study guide contains:
Which Hat? Illustrating Activity
A Growing Business (Multiple Choice Comprehension)
The Hatmaker (Crossword Puzzle)
Timeline
Free Enterprise
John Stetson's Travels
Answer Pages

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