Johnny Appleseed (Trailblazers of America, 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 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.