AFPLS BOOKS CYCLE 3 WEEK 10
by Erickson, Paul, 1976-
Physical Description 48 p. : col. ill. ; 32 cm.
by Hopkinson, Deborah.
Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., map ; 23 x 29 cm.
Abstract A pioneer father transports his beloved fruit trees and his family to Oregon in the mid-nineteenth century. Based loosely on the life of Henderson Luelling.
Westward ho! : An activity guide to the Wild West
by Carlson, Laurie M., 1952-
Physical Description ix, 149 p. : ill. ; 22 x 28 cm.
Abstract Provides historical details of the settlement of the West and descriptions of frontier life with accompanying activities.
by Brenner, Barbara.
Physical Description 64 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
Series An I can read history book
Abstract Shortly after the Civil War a black family travels to Kansas to take advantage of the free land offered through the Homestead Act.
by Avi, 1937-
Physical Description 47 p. : col. ill. ; 23 cm.
General Note "An I can read chapter book."
Abstract In 1880, Noah's aunt teaches the reluctant nine-year-old how to read as they explore the Colorado prairie together, Noah pushing Aunt Dora in her wheelchair.
by Thomas, Joyce Carol.
Physical Description [31] p. : col. ill. ; 27 cm.
General Note "Joanna Cotler books."
Abstract Describes the joys and hardships experienced by an African-American pioneer woman who staked a claim for free land in the Oklahoma territory.
by Winters, Kay.
Physical Description 1 volume (unpaged) : color illustrations, color map ; 29 cm
Abstract "An account of several families and individuals making the long and often dangerous trek across the United States from Missouri to the West Coast in the 1800s"-- Provided by publisher.
A little prairie house : adapted from the Little house books by Laura Ingalls Wilder
by Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957.
Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Series Little House: Laura Ingalls Wilder My first Little house books My first Little house books. Little House: Laura Ingalls Wilder.
General Note Text adapted from Little house on the prairie.
Abstract A family travels to a new home on the prairie, where they build a house and meet a friendly neighbor.
by Van Leeuwen, Jean.
Physical Description 167 p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Abstract A fictionalized account of the journey made by nine-year-old Mary Ellen Todd and her family from their home in Arkansas westward over the Oregon Trail in 1852.
Dear Levi : letters from the Overland Trail
by Woodruff, Elvira.
Physical Description 119, [3] p. : ill., map ; 21 cm.
Abstract Twelve-year-old Austin Ives writes letters to his younger brother describing his three-thousand-mile journey from their home in Pennsylvania to Oregon in 1851.
by Sheinkin, Steve.
Physical Description 260 p. : ill., maps ; 23 cm.
Abstract Presents the greatest adventures of America's Westward expansion, from the Louisiana Purchase and the gold rush to the Indian wars and life of the cowboy, as well as the everyday happenings that defined living on the frontier.
by Domnauer, Teresa.
Physical Description 48 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 22 cm.
Series A true book True book.
Abstract Describes the causes, methods, people, and effects of the expansion of the original thirteen colonies to the West.
Rachel's journal : the story of a pioneer girl
by Moss, Marissa.
Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill. ; 24 cm.
Abstract In her journal, Rachel chronicles her family's adventures traveling by covered wagon on the Oregon Trail in 1850.
by Stein, R. Conrad.
Physical Description 31 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 25 cm.
Series Cornerstones of freedom
A pioneer sampler : the daily life of a pioneer family in 1840
by Greenwood, Barbara, 1940-
Physical Description 240 p. : ill. ; 24 cm.
Who were the American pioneers? : and other questions about ... Westward expansion.
by Sandler, Martin W.
Physical Description 30 pages : illustrations (some color), color map ; 21 x 26 cm.
Series Good question!
Abstract "Westward ho, with the American pioneers! Why did pioneer families risk it all to move west? Who settled the frontier towns of the Wild West? Did pioneer children go to school? Kids will love learning about this important period in US history, including the dangerous journey, the Gold Rush, the building of the railroad, cowboys, and much more."-- Provided by publisher
by Wilder, Laura Ingalls, 1867-1957.
Physical Description 334 p. : ill. ; 21 cm.
Series Little house books Little house books.
Abstract In a covered wagon, the Ingalls moved West, and built a cabin on the Kansas prairie.
The Mormon Pioneer Trail : from Nauvoo, Illinois to the Great Salt Lake, Utah
by Dean, Arlan.
Physical Description 24 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 24 cm.
Series Reading power Famous American trails Famous American trails.
Abstract The story of the Mormon Trail and the migration of Mormons to their new settlement at Salt Lake City.
by Gunderson, Mary.
Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col map ; 21 x 27 cm.
Series Exploring history through simple recipes
Abstract Discusses the everyday life, family roles, cooking methods, and common foods of pioneers who traveled west on the Oregon Trail during the nineteenth century. Includes recipes.
by Schroeder, Lisa Golden.
Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (some col.) ; 21 x 26 cm.
Series Exploring history through simple recipes
Abstract Discusses the everyday life, cooking methods, common foods, and hardships and celebrations during the Gold Rush in California.¿ Includes recipes.
Gold fever! : tales from the California gold rush
by Schanzer, Rosalyn.
Physical Description 1 v. (unpaged) : col. ill., col. maps ; 28 cm.
Abstract Uses lighthearted illustrations and excerpts from letters, journals, and newspaper articles to relate the story of the California Gold Rush of 1848.
Striking it rich : the story of the California gold rush
by Krensky, Stephen.
Physical Description 48 p. : col. ill., col. maps ; 24 cm.
Series Ready-to-read
Abstract Describes the discovery of gold in California and its impact on the development of California and the West.
by DiConsiglio, John.
Physical Description 80 p. : ill. (some col.), col. maps ; 25 cm.
Series Living through--
Abstract Discusses the Mexican-American War, the main events, leaders, and why it was important in the formation of the United States.
by Murphy, Patricia J., 1963-
Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (chiefly col.), col. maps ; 24 cm.
Series DK readers. Level 2.
General Note Includes index.
The California Gold Rush : an interactive history adventure
by Raum, Elizabeth.
Physical Description 112 p. : ill. (some col.), map ; 19 cm.
Series You choose books
General Note "2 story paths, 54 choices, 14 endings"--Cover.
Abstract "Describes the events of the nineteenth century California gold rush. Reader's choices reveal historical details of how miners traveled, how they looked for gold, and their impact on California's history"--Provided by publisher.
by Landau, Elaine.
Physical Description 47 p. : chiefly col. ill., maps ; 22 cm.
Series A true book
by Isaacs, Sally Senzell, 1950-
Physical Description 32 p. : ill. (some col.), col. map ; 27 cm.
Series Picture the past Picture the past.
Abstract An introduction to what life was like on the Oregon Trail, describing the wagons, daily routines, food, clothing, Native Americans encountered on the way, and dangers.
If you were a kid on the Oregon Trail
by Gregory, Josh, author.
Physical Description 32 pages : illustrations (color illustrations) ; 19 x 22 cm.
Series If you were a kid
Abstract Tells young readers what life on the Oregon Trail was like.
by Holub, Joan.
Physical Description 105 p., [16] p. of plates : ill., maps ; 21 cm.
Series What was-- ?
Abstract Discusses the famous gold rush to California in 1849 and how it changed the country.