pioneers

"When John Hale's parents moved from Chicago to a farm in the Dakota Territory in the late 1880s, he was not happy (too hot in summer, too cold in winter, and that is just thebeginning); but after a year, and now eleven, he has settledin and made some friends at school--but when a sunny day in January 1888 turns abruptly into a deadly blizzard he will need all his strength and courage to survive what became known to history as The Children's Blizzard"--OCLC.

"A gripping and wholly original account of the epic human tragedy that was the great Klondike Gold Rush of 1897-1898"--Provided by publisher.

Provides an account of the harrowing experiences of twenty-one-year-old bride Sarah Graves after her family joined with the Donner party seven months into their journey to California in 1846, and, equipped with snowshoes constructed by her father, pressed on with fourteen other relatively young, healthy people in search of help after the travelers became stranded by a snowstorm.

Would you have survived traveling the Oregon Trail? Make decisions and tally your score to find out. Written at a lower reading level with considerate text, these high maturity books are sure to grab struggling readers as they engage and play along. Also includes a table of contents, glossary, index, author biography, sidebars, educational matter, and activities.

"Thousands of American settlers endured the long trip of more than 2,000 miles between Missouri and Oregon in the mid-1800s. They were determined to make a better life for themselves. They faced many hardships and made tough choices. Now the choices are yours. Would you rather run out of food supplies or spare wagon parts? Would you ford the river and get across faster but risk your wagon overturning? Or would you take apart your wagon and float it across but risk delaying your time-sensitive journey? It's your turn to pick this or that!"--Provided by publisher.

Simple text and illustrations introduce the life and legacy of frontiersman Davy Crockett. Includes interactive questions, a timeline, and a glossary.

A biography of the frontiersman who became known as a trapper, hunter, guide, and soldier.

Explores how the Donner party survived their expedition.

Tells the life story of frontier hero Davy Crockett, interweaving fact and the myths that sprung up around him.

Explores the origins of the U.S. National Trails System, offering maps of each of America's 19 national historic trails and information on their histories. Includes full color photographs of the scenery and important locations along each trail in forty-two states.