The West 6-Pack
The West 6-Pack

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Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2022-11-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1087691370

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Explore the beautiful landscapes of the West! This 6-pack of Primary Source Readers details the rich history, diverse cultures, and striking geography of the western United States. The West 6-Pack • Describes the geography, history, economics, and civics of the West • Engages students with colorful photographs and maps • Covers both physical and cultural geography with the “Map It!” activity • Includes 6 copies of The West and a lesson plan to support social studies instruction Take a trip to the deserts, farmlands, beaches, and volcanos of the West! This teacher-approved 6-pack of books offers students the chance to dive into the lives of people from the western United States, including the history of native peoples in the region. With rich grade-level text and plenty of useful text features, this Around the United States 6-pack gives students an inside look at the West. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a content-area focused lesson plan.

Settling and Unsettling the West 6-Pack for California
Settling and Unsettling the West 6-Pack for California

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Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2018-06-01

Total Pages: 35

ISBN-13: 1493897519

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Build literacy skills and social studies content-area knowledge with this nonfiction title! This 6-Pack offers an integrated English language arts approach that specifically addresses California content standards for history-social science, as well as reading, writing, and English language development standards. Students will explore the history of westward expansion with this engaging nonfiction reader. This informational text also focuses on the westward routes pioneer travelers took, including the Oregon Trail, the Santa Fe Trail, the Mormon Trail, and the California Trail. Authentic artifacts, including maps, government documents, and other primary sources provide an intimate glimpse of life during this era. This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan that aligns to California's History-Social Science Content Standards.

Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West 6-Pack
Bad Guys and Gals of the Wild West 6-Pack

Author: Dona Rice

Publisher: Teacher Created Materials

Published: 2012-09-01

Total Pages: 36

ISBN-13: 1433349264

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Robbery, gunfights, murder--outlaws ran rampant all across the Wild West! Readers will be introduced to some of the most famous robbers and outlaws of the Wild West in this enthralling nonfiction title. With vivid images, informational text, and incredible facts and stories about such well-known figures as Billy the Kid, Butch Cassidy, and Jesse James, readers will be engaged from cover to cover! This 6-Pack includes six copies of this title and a lesson plan.

Metal Cowboy
Metal Cowboy

Author: Joe Kurmaskie

Publisher: Three Rivers Press (CA)

Published: 2002

Total Pages: 338

ISBN-13: 0609809113

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This heartwarming collection of true stories reveals the thrill and the freedom of traveling America's back roads on a bicycle, and the joy of discovering unforgettable characters along the way.From the moment he borrowed his big sister's banana-seat bike and careened down the neighborhood hill at the age of five, Joe Kurmaskie has known the intoxicating freedom and power of the bicycle. In this big-hearted collection of stories, Joe -- dubbed the Metal Cowboy by a blind rancher he encountered one icy morning in Idaho -- tells of his whimsical, wild adventures through the American landscape.

The Homestead Act and Westward Expansion
The Homestead Act and Westward Expansion

Author: Irene Harris

Publisher: The Rosen Publishing Group, Inc

Published: 2016-07-16

Total Pages: 26

ISBN-13: 149942244X

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In the 19th century, thousands of Americans left their homes behind and set out for a life on the western frontier. This period of westward expansion had a huge hand in shaping the culture and identity of the United States. This title explores the push and pull factors that encouraged settlers to migrate, including the Homestead Act and similar policies. The text uses historical context and primary sources to provide a comprehensive look at westward expansion. Written to support elementary social studies curricula, readers will walk away with an understanding of the 19th century American West and the legacy settling it left behind.