A Kid's Life During the Westward Expansion
A Kid's Life During the Westward Expansion

Author: Sarah Machajewski

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2014-12-15

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 1499400136

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Life on the western frontier was no easy feat. Early pioneers packed their lives into covered wagons and set off into the unknown. Readers will learn all about the journey through this age-appropriate text. The historical, non-fiction approach to this period of American history will dazzle readers with its in-depth treatment of clothing, schooling, family life, and more. Fact boxes, engaging visuals, glossary, and index give readers a comprehensive look at Westward Expansion—a formative part of the United States’ identity.

Westward Expansion
Westward Expansion

Author: Teresa Domnauer

Publisher: C. Press/F. Watts Trade

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780531212493

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Describes the causes, methods, people, and effects of the expansion of the original thirteen colonies to the West.

Heading West
Heading West

Author: Pat McCarthy

Publisher: Chicago Review Press

Published: 2009-08

Total Pages: 143

ISBN-13: 1613741995

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Tracing the vivid saga of Native American and pioneer men, women, and children, this guide covers the colonial beginnings of the westward expansion to the last of the homesteaders in the late 20th century. Dozens of firsthand accounts from journals and autobiographies of the era form a rich and detailed story that shows how life in the backwoods and on the prairie mirrors modern life in many ways--children attended school and had daily chores, parents worked hard to provide for their families, and communities gathered for church and social events. More than 20 activities are included in this engaging guide to life in the west, including learning to churn butter, making dip candles, tracking animals, playing Blind Man's Bluff, and creating a homestead diorama.

The Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion
The Oregon Trail and Westward Expansion

Author: Kristin Marciniak

Publisher: Cherry Lake

Published: 2013-08-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1624314570

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This book relays the factual details of the Oregon Trail and the United States' westward expansion in the 1800s. The narrative provides multiple accounts of the event, and readers learn details through the point of view of a pioneer, a Native American in a territory crossed by the trail, and a U.S. soldier at a government outpost. The text offers opportunities to compare and contrast various perspectives in the text while gathering and analyzing information about an historical event.

If You Were a Kid in the Wild West
If You Were a Kid in the Wild West

Author: Tracey Baptiste

Publisher: Children's Press

Published: 2018

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780531232156

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"During the 1800s, many settlers moved westward across North America to seek their fortunes as farmers, ranchers, and miners. In the Wild West, there were few towns and few people paid much attention to laws. Readers will take a trip through this thrilling period of American history as they join Louise and Nat for a tale of cowboys in a frontier town. They will find out how people lived, worked, and traveled in the Wild West, and much more."--Publisher's description.

Westward Expansion
Westward Expansion

Author: Greg Roza

Publisher: Gareth Stevens Publishing LLLP

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 34

ISBN-13: 1433947838

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There were many reasons for Americans to move west in the 1800s. The gold rush, religious movements, new farmland, and even a transcontinental railroad brought people from across the country to settle. This valuable resource highlights the major causes and effects of America’s push westward—from the Erie Canal to the rise of cowboys. With the help of detailed photographs, readers discover the events that expanded America from the Atlantic Ocean to the Pacific Ocean.

Growing Up with the Country
Growing Up with the Country

Author: Elliott West

Publisher: UNM Press

Published: 1989

Total Pages: 372

ISBN-13: 9780826311559

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This illustrated study shows how frontier life shaped children's character.

Feast Or Famine
Feast Or Famine

Author: Reginald Horsman

Publisher: University of Missouri Press

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 367

ISBN-13: 0826266363

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"Drawing on the journals and correspondence of pioneers, Horsman examines more than a hundred years of history, recording components of the diets of various groups, including travelers, settlers, fur traders, soldiers, and miners. He discusses food-preparation techniques, including the development of canning, and foods common in different regions"--Provided by publisher.