Wagon Wheels tells the true story of the Muldie family, African American pioneers who travel from Kentucky to Kansas after the Civil War. When their father must leave the three young boys alone to find a better homestead, the brothers must be brave and resourceful to survive on the prairie. Based on real historical events, this book shows the courage and determination of a family building a new life during America's westward expansion. Young readers will follow the brothers' adventure as they face challenges and learn the meaning of family and perseverance.