Surviving the Journey The Story of the Oregon Trail |
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| Author:
| Kravitz, Danny |
| Series title: | Adventures on the American Frontier Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4914-0187-3 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2014 |
| Publisher: | Capstone
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| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $27.99 |
Book Description:
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Imagine leaving your home and moving across the country to a new life on the unknown frontier. That's exactly what thousands of people did in the mid 1800s when they traveled along the Oregon Trail, chasing their dreams of a better life out West. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies...
More DescriptionImagine leaving your home and moving across the country to a new life on the unknown frontier. That's exactly what thousands of people did in the mid 1800s when they traveled along the Oregon Trail, chasing their dreams of a better life out West. Lively language, historical illustrations, and primary source journal entries from settlers help readers feel as if they were a part of the journey. Meets Common Core critical thinking standards, and provides strong ties to social studies standards on westward expansion.